Bertram Tracy Clayton (October 19, 1862-May 30, 1918) was an American soldier & politician. Born in Clayton, Alabama he went on to attend the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1886 with John J. Pershing. October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... A Norwegian soldier (a Corporal, armed with an MP-5) A soldier is a person who has enlisted with, or has been conscripted into, the armed forces of a sovereign country and has undergone training and received equipment to defend that country or its interests. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... Clayton has been the county seat of Barbour County, Alabama since 1832. ... State nickname: Camellia State, The Heart of Dixie¹, Yellowhammer State Other U.S. States Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Governor Bob Riley (R) Official languages English Area 52,423 mi²/135,775 km² (30th)  - Land 50,750 mi²/131,442 km²  - Water 1,673 mi²/4,333 km² (3. ... The Chapel at West Point The United States Military Academy, also known simply as West Point and USMA, is a U.S. military academy and former Army fort. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... John Joseph Black Jack Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) was an officer in the United States Army. ...

He resigned in 1888, intending to work as a civil engineer, but went on to serve with New York State infantry and cavalry units during the Spanish-American War in Puerto Rico. After the war, Clayton served in the House of Representatives from 1899 until 1901. After an unsucessful reelection bid, he was appointed Captain in the Regular Army. He stayed on active duty and was promoted several times up to the rank of Colonel and served in a variety of posts until World War One. 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... The term civil engineer refers to an individual who practices civil engineering. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Italian cavalry officers practice their horsemanship in 1904 outside Rome. ... The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in the Caribbean and Pacific. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Reelection is when someone runs for election after already being elected once, and already having served out their first term. ... Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ... The Regular Army is the name given to the permanent force of the United States Army that is maintained during peacetime. ... Colonel is both a military rank and civilian title, used by nearly every country in the world. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ...

He was killed in action in France while serving with the 1st Infantry Division and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife, Mary Elizabeth D'Aubert Clayton. Shoulder Patch of the United States Army 1st Infantry Division. ... Arlington Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, is an American military cemetery established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Robert E. Lees home. ...

His brother, Henry De Lamar Clayton, was also served as a Member of Congress. Henry De Lamar Clayton (February 10, 1857-December 21, 1929) was an American politican from Alabama. ...