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.
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 |
Coaching career
editLucien Abraham was the head football coach at Arkansas College (present-day Lyon College) at Batesville in 1935.[1]
Military service
editDuring 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
edit- ^ 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
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- ^ "General Promoted". Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News. December 23, 1953. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
