Lucien Abraham

Lucien Abraham
Abraham in uniform, c. 1950
Adjutant General of Arkansas
In office
1953–1955
Preceded byBrig. Gen. John B. Morris, Jr.
Succeeded byMaj. Gen. Sherman T. Clinger
Personal details
Born(1902-02-01)February 1, 1902
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1960(1960-06-11) (aged 58)
Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting placeOaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
SpouseMary Adeline Brown
Children2
Alma materOuachita College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service Army
Rank Major General (AR)
Commands153d Infantry
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Distinguished Service Medal (Arkansas)
Coaching career
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935Arkansas College
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1935–1936Arkansas 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]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Christ, Mark K. (January 31, 2020). "Lucien Abraham (1902–1960)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. CALS. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "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 Open access icon.
  4. ^ "General Promoted". Blytheville (Ark.) Courier News. December 23, 1953. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
Military offices
Preceded by
Brigadier General John B. Morris, Jr.
 Adjutant General of Arkansas
1953–1955 		Succeeded by
Brigadier General Sherman T. Clinger