Frederick Charles Lough

Frederick Charles Lough (1916-2002) was a U.S. Army Brigadier General. He was a Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps) during World War II and received a Legion of Merit award for exceptionally meritorious conduct. He was also a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal.

Education
Frederick Lough, born in Massachusetts, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1938.

In 1949, Lough earned a law degree from Columbia University.

Career
When World War II began Lough was a lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts. After he accepted a commission in the Army, he was sent to London where he served on General Dwight D. Eisenhower's staff planning for the Africa campaign.

In 1943 he assumed command of the 63rd Signal Battalion in Italy.

Teaching

 * Associate Professor of Law at West Point (1960)
 * Head of the Law Department West Point (1963)

Awards and decorations

 * Legion of Merit
 * Distinguished Service Medal

Personal
He attended Durfee High School in Massachusetts. Lough was married to Marguerite and together they had two children: Frederick and Elizabeth.