Garrett J. Lydecker

1843–1914 (age 71)

Military Officer

Biography

Garrett J. Lydecker devoted decades to the service of his country, rising through the ranks as a disciplined military officer whose steady leadership was reflected in the esteem of his West Point colleagues.

He remained connected to the academy’s values throughout his life, and his career exemplified the patience and integrity that shaped the lives of those who served beside him.