Edmund Wittenmyer

1862–1937 (age 75)

Military Officer

Biography

Edmund Wittenmyer embodied the steadfast resolve of a senior officer whose experience bolstered both operational planning and troop welfare during times of peace and confrontation. His thoughtful approach to leadership inspired confidence in the soldiers under his command and the communities they served.

Wittenmyer’s legacy lived on in the professionalism of the Army that followed him, and his interment at Arlington National Cemetery reflects a nation’s gratitude for his life of honorable service.

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