Thomas H. Rees

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Thomas Henry Rees (18 October 1863 – 20 September 1942) was a career officer in the United States Army and a brigadier general. Born in Houghton, Michigan, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1886 and joined the Corps of Engineers. He worked on rivers and harbors projects across the United States, helped after the Johnstown Flood in 1889, and served in Cuba during the Spanish–American War. He also taught engineering at West Point and at the Command and General Staff College.

During World War I, Rees helped organize and commanded the 152nd Field Artillery Brigade of the 77th Division and later served as deputy chief engineer of the American Expeditionary Forces. He assisted in creating an engineering course for U.S. officers as part of the Army University in Beaune. After the war, he held several engineer commands and positions, including chief engineer of the Southeastern Division. A hearing loss forced his retirement in 1922, and he was advanced to brigadier general on the retired list. He lived in France and later Washington, D.C., and was known for woodworking. He died in Washington, D.C., and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.