Enoch Crowder

Enoch Herbert Crowder in 1917-1919

Major General Enoch Herbert Crowder, USA (April 11, 1859 – May 7, 1932) was an American Army lawyer who served as the Judge Advocate General of the United States Army in 1911–23. Crowder is most noted for implementing and administering the United States Selective Service Act of 1917, under which thousands of American men were drafted into military service during World War I.

Quotes

  • Arthur MacArthur was the most flamboyantly egotistical man I had ever seen, until I met his son.
    • As quoted in American Caesar by William Manchester, p. 30
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