Harry Burgess (governor)

Harry Burgess (February 22, 1872 – March 18, 1933) was governor of the Panama Canal Zone from 1928 to 1932.[1]

Harry Burgess
Burgess as a West Point cadet in 1895
5th Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
In office
1928–1932
Preceded byMeriwether Lewis Walker
Succeeded byJulian Larcombe Schley
Personal details
Born(1872-02-22)February 22, 1872
Starkville, Mississippi
DiedMarch 18, 1933(1933-03-18) (aged 61)
Hot Springs, Arkansas
AwardsOrder of St Michael and St George (U. K.)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1895–1932
RankBrigadier General
UnitCorps of Engineers
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
World War I

Biography

He was born on February 22, 1872.[2]

He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1895, and was commissioned in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He served as the Panama Canal maintenance engineer 1924-1928. He served as Governor of Panama Canal Zone from 1928-1932. Was commander of the 16th Regiment of Engineers (Railway) which was organized and trained in the city of Detroit at the Michigan State Fairgrounds. Built the railroad infrastructure for the American Expeditionary Force in France.

He died on March 18, 1933.[1]

References
  1. "Brig. Gen. Burgess, Engineer, Is Dead. Retired Governor of Panama Canal Zone, 61, Served in World War in France. Aide On Muscle Shoals. Once Member of Mississippi River Commission. Was Veteran of War With Spain". The New York Times. March 19, 1933.
  2. "Harry Burgess". Panama Canal Authority.
Preceded by
Meriwether L. Walker		 Governor of Panama Canal Zone
1928–1932		 Succeeded by
Julian Larcombe Schley
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