Graves B. Erskine

1897–1973 (age 76)

Military

Biography

General Graves B. Erskine (1897–1973) was a distinguished military officer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century's most significant military developments. Born in 1897, he came of age during World War I and went on to serve through subsequent decades of American military history, earning recognition for his leadership and dedication.

Erskine's contributions to military service and his leadership during critical periods of American history are remembered with honor. His interment at Arlington National Cemetery places him among the nation's most respected military figures, and his legacy continues to be recognized by those who study and honor military service.

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