James B. Cress

1889–1967 (age 78)

Military

Biography

James B. Cress, born 1889, rose through the ranks of the military with the mind of an engineer and the heart of a mentor. His work helped modernize infrastructure and logistics, ensuring that the armed forces could respond effectively whenever called upon.

Thoughtful and deliberate, he devoted himself to preparing future officers to meet the challenges of a changing world, and his enduring example remains a beacon in the halls of West Point and beyond.

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