Dr George Perry Rains (1872-1955) - Find a Grave Memorial

Dr George Perry Rains Veteran

Birth

18 Sep 1872

Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, USA

Death

19 Sep 1955 (aged 83)

Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, USA

Burial

Greenwood Cemetery

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Section 1, Block B, Plot 14

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Lieutenant General; M.D. Inscription on Historical Marker--"Born in Marshall. Received his medical degree from University of Texas. Enlisted in Marshall Light Infantry (local militia) 1890. Ended military career 49 years later as Brevet Lieutenant General. Saw service on Mexican Border. In World War I served as Colonel, 3rd Texas Infantry. Later Commander 144th Infantry, 72nd Brigade, 36th Division. Honored nationally as doctor and military man. Active in civic affairs. Married Norma Pitts, 1899."

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1877–1953

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