Edward Lawrence Logan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Lawrence Logan

United States general

Date of Birth: 20-Jan-1875

Place of Birth: South Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1939

Profession: judge, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Edward Lawrence Logan (January 20, 1875 – July 6, 1939) was an American lawyer, judge, military officer, and politician.
While still a student, Logan enlisted in the Massachusetts 9th infantry during the Spanish–American War.
Upon returning to Boston, he ran successfully for a seat on the Boston City Council in 1899, and subsequently won election to the Massachusetts state legislature as both a representative, and later as a state senator.
Rising to the rank of major general following the First World War, he was given command of the 26th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
Logan was instrumental in the post–World War I reorganization of that unit, as well as the Massachusetts National Guard.
He would go on to serve as head of the American Legion's Massachusetts division.
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, an international airport located in the East Boston neighborhood of Boston, is named after him.