Lucien Abraham | |
|---|---|
 Abraham in uniform,
c. 1950 | |
| Adjutant General of Arkansas | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Brig. Gen. John B. Morris, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. Sherman T. Clinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1902 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1960 (aged 58) Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Adeline Brown |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Ouachita College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | 
Army |
| Rank |
Major General (
AR) |
| Commands | 153d Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards |
 Distinguished Service Medal (
Arkansas) |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 1935 | Arkansas College |
| Administrative career ( AD unless noted) | |
| 1935–1936 | Arkansas College |
Major General Lucien Abraham (February 1, 1902 – June 11, 1960) was an American college football coach who served as the Adjutant General of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955.
Coaching career
Lucien Abraham was the head football coach at Arkansas College (present-day Lyon College) at Batesville in 1935. [1]
Military service
During World War II, Abraham served with the 153d Infantry, Alaskan Department, in the Aleutian Islands. [2] In January 1953, he was appointed Adjutant General of Arkansas by Governor Francis Cherry. [3] In December 1953, Abraham was promoted to the State grade of major general in the Arkansas Army National Guard. [4]
References
- ^ Blevins, Brooks (2003). Lyon College 1872-2002: the Perseverance and Promise of an Arkansas College. University of Arkansas Press. ISBN 9781610752558. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ Christ, Mark K. (January 31, 2020). "Lucien Abraham (1902–1960)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. CALS. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
-
^
"Lucien Abraham Named State Adjutant General".
The Northwest Arkansas Times.
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Associated Press. December 20, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2018 – via
Newspapers.com
.
- ^ "General Promoted". Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News. December 23, 1953. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- 1902 births
- 1960 deaths
- Adjutants General of Arkansas
- Lyon Scots football coaches
- National Guard (United States) generals
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers baseball players
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers football players
- People from Arkadelphia, Arkansas
- Schoolteachers from Arkansas
- United States Army personnel of World War II
Lucien Abraham | |
|---|---|
|
Abraham in uniform,
c. 1950 | |
| Adjutant General of Arkansas | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Brig. Gen. John B. Morris, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Maj. Gen. Sherman T. Clinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1902 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1960 (aged 58) Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mary Adeline Brown |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Ouachita College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |
Army |
| Rank |
Major General (
AR) |
| Commands | 153d Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
World War II |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal (
Arkansas) |
| Coaching career | |
| Coaching career ( HC unless noted) | |
| 1935 | Arkansas College |
| Administrative career ( AD unless noted) | |
| 1935–1936 | Arkansas College |
Major General Lucien Abraham (February 1, 1902 – June 11, 1960) was an American college football coach who served as the Adjutant General of Arkansas from 1953 to 1955.
Coaching career
Lucien Abraham was the head football coach at Arkansas College (present-day Lyon College) at Batesville in 1935. [1]
Military service
During World War II, Abraham served with the 153d Infantry, Alaskan Department, in the Aleutian Islands. [2] In January 1953, he was appointed Adjutant General of Arkansas by Governor Francis Cherry. [3] In December 1953, Abraham was promoted to the State grade of major general in the Arkansas Army National Guard. [4]
References
- ^ Blevins, Brooks (2003). Lyon College 1872-2002: the Perseverance and Promise of an Arkansas College. University of Arkansas Press. ISBN 9781610752558. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ Christ, Mark K. (January 31, 2020). "Lucien Abraham (1902–1960)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. CALS. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
-
^
"Lucien Abraham Named State Adjutant General".
The Northwest Arkansas Times.
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Associated Press. December 20, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved November 26, 2018 – via
Newspapers.com
.
- ^ "General Promoted". Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News. December 23, 1953. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- 1902 births
- 1960 deaths
- Adjutants General of Arkansas
- Lyon Scots football coaches
- National Guard (United States) generals
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers baseball players
- Ouachita Baptist Tigers football players
- People from Arkadelphia, Arkansas
- Schoolteachers from Arkansas
- United States Army personnel of World War II