Michael Joseph Lenihan

1865–1958 (age 93)

U.S. Army officer

Biography

Michael Joseph Lenihan, born in 1865, devoted his life to service in the United States Army, rising through the ranks by leading troops in both the Spanish-American War and in Europe during World War I. His steady leadership and care for the men under his command earned him lasting respect among fellow officers and families alike.

Those who visit Mount Olivet Cemetery honor a career officer whose sense of duty helped safeguard the nation during tumultuous decades, cherishing the example he set for future generations of soldiers.

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