Bernard Reeves

Bernard Reeves was born on 14 April 1854 in Marion, Illinois, USA.
In 1872, he joined the US Army as Second Lieutenant. In 1874, he made First Lieutenant. In 1877, he made Captain. In 1880, he made Major. In 1884, he made Lieutenant Colonel. In 1890. he made Colonel. In 1897, he made Brigadier General. In 1905, he made Major General. In 1914, he made Lieutenant General. He was deemed too old to lead in WW1. 
He died of natural causes in 1932 in Brothertown, Wisconsin.