William L. Sibert
William Luther Sibert | |
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Sibert with his Distinguished Service Medal. | |
| Born | October 12, 1860 Gadsden, Alabama, United States |
| Died | October 16, 1935 (aged 75) Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1884–1920 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Engineer Branch |
| Commands | Little Rock River and Harbor District Company B, Willets Point Battalion of Engineers Battalion of Engineers, Department of the Pacific Battalion of Engineers, 8th Army Corps Louisville River and Harbor District Pittsburgh River and Harbor District Atlantic Division, Panama Canal Huai River Flood Prevention District Pacific Coast Artillery District 1st Infantry Division Chemical Warfare Service 5th Division Camp Gordon |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Margaret Cummings (1887–1915) Juliette Roberts (1917–1918) Evelyn Clyne Bairns (1922–1935) |
| Children | 8 (including Edwin L. Sibert and Franklin C. Sibert) |
| Other work | Manager, Alabama State Docks Commission |
Major General William Luther Sibert (October 12, 1860 – October 16, 1935) was a senior United States Army officer who commanded the 1st Division on the Western Front during World War I. Sibert was the first division commander of the "Big Red One," leading the 1st Infantry from June 1917 to January 1918.
Sibert's career was spent primarily with the Engineers. When he left command of the 1st Division, he was appointed to lead the new Chemical Warfare Service. After retiring as a major general in 1920, Sibert oversaw a project modernizing the docks and waterways in Mobile, Alabama, and served on the presidential commission that led to the construction of Hoover Dam. He died in Bowling Green, Kentucky on 16 October 1935. Sibert was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.