Person

Caldwell, Adrian Benjamin

Marble headstone with cross at the top with the name "Adrian Benjamin Caldwell" on its face.
Adrian Caldwell

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Quick Facts
Significance:
US Army Lieutenant Colonel
Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois
Date of Birth:
March 28th, 1918
Place of Death:
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Date of Death:
March 22nd, 1971
Place of Burial:
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Cemetery Name:
Stones River National Cemetery

Adrian Benjamin Caldwell was born in Chicago, Illinois to Allen Benjamin Caldwell and Elsie Prather Caldwell on March 28, 1918. In 1920, his home of record was Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. In 1947, he registered for military service in the United States Army. During World War II and Korea he served as a Lieutenant Colonel. He died at the age of 52 on March 22, 1971, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Adrian Caldwell is buried in the Stones River National Cemetery in plot: R-6893. 

Stones River National Battlefield

Last updated: May 27, 2026