Walter Cowen Short
1870–1952 (age 82)
U.S. Army general
Biography
Walter Cowen Short (1870–1952) spent his career as a U.S. Army general ensuring that troops were prepared for the challenges of the Pacific and beyond, including assignments that called for careful oversight of coastal defenses. He carried the weight of command with loyalty to the men and women under his charge.
His final resting place is at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, where visitors reflect on a life dedicated to national defense.