Edward C. D. Scherrer

Edward Chrysostom David "Pony" Scherrer (28 January 1913 - 22 April 2002) was a United States Army Major General.

Early life
Edward was born on January 28, 1913 on a farm near Shawneetown, Illinois to Susan and George B. Scherrer. He also had five brothers and two sisters. He spent his youth in Shawneetown and graduated from high school at age 16. In 1929 he entered Southern Illinois University where he earned a teacher’s certificate.

Assignments

 * 1933-1937: Attended the United States Military Academy, graduated on June 12, 1937 and was commissioned in the Cavalry (ASN: 0-20690).