Archibald Butt

United States Army Officer during WWI

Archibald Butt - United States Army Officer during WWI
Born

September 26th, 1865
159 years ago

Died

1912
113 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a military officer in the United States Army. Played a significant role in World War I, providing advisory support to top military leaders. Held the position of aide-de-camp to President Taft and later to President Wilson. Offered assistance in various military strategies and operations. Served until the end of the war and died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic.

Served as aide-de-camp to Presidents Taft and Wilson

Contributed to military strategies during WWI

Died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic

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