Lucien Abraham Explained

Lucien Abraham
Term:1953–1955
Predecessor:Brig. Gen. John B. Morris, Jr.
Successor:Maj. Gen. Sherman T. Clinger
Birth Date:1 February 1902
Birth Place:Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S.
Death Place:Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting Place:Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
Spouse:Mary Adeline Brown
Children:2
Rank: Major General (AR)
Battles:World War II
Mawards: Distinguished Service Medal (Arkansas)
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Coach Years2:1935
Admin Years1:1935–1936
Admin Team1: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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Blevins, Brooks. Lyon College 1872-2002: the Perseverance and Promise of an Arkansas College. University of Arkansas Press. 2003. 9781610752558. October 18, 2018.
  2. Encyclopedia: Mark K. . Christ . Lucien Abraham (1902–1960) . January 31, 2020 . . . January 14, 2020.
  3. News: . Lucien Abraham Named State Adjutant General . . . . December 20, 1952 . 1 . November 26, 2018 . .
  4. News: General Promoted . Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News . December 23, 1953 . 9 . Newspapers.com.