Birthdate: March 27, 1844
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Died: October 20, 1935
Adolphus Washington Greely was a distinguished United States Army officer and polar explorer. He achieved the rank of major general and received the Medal of Honor for his exceptional service. Greely’s notable achievements include leading the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition in 1881, which faced significant challenges and culminated in a dramatic rescue mission in 1884. He later served as the Army’s Chief Signal Officer, where he oversaw global communications networks during conflicts. After retiring in 1908, Greely continued to write about his Arctic experiences.
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