The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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ll ll HI11111111'1z1111 COL. Louis KNOX 1874-1945 Professor of Clzonrisfry, 1908-1943 2 N . 1 -, .1 1 Q ' - 2 E1 M ' ii . . ,, ,dffp fr '?'1 - f? L..i- Y I4 COL. NENVLAND FARNSWORTH SDIITH 1870-1945 Professor of Physics, 1919-1943

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GENERAL SUMIVIERALL was born near Lalce City, Florida, on March 4, 1867. ln 1885 he was graduated from Porter Military Academy. He entered The United States Mili- tary Academy in 1888, and was graduated a second lieutenant of infantry four years later. Al- ter one year he transferred to the artillery. Dur- ing World War 1 he won lame and distinction in comhat as a major general, commander of the First Division and the Filth Corps. He wears fifteen campaign rihhons and decorations, in- cluding the Distinguished Service Cross, The Distinguished Service Medal. and The Grand Cross of the Legion ol Honor. ln 1926 General Summerall was appointed Chief of Stall, and re- ceived his ranlc ol four-star general in 1929. Al- ter he retired in March, 1931, he toolc over the presidency of The Citadel. Under his adminis- tration The Citadel has grown in physical plant, in general renown, and in academic reputation. He may truly he called Hthe great president of a great institutionn. HOME OF THE GENERAL