Ramsay D. Potts (brigadier general)

Ramsay D. Potts (1 September 1850 – 17 October 1928) was a career officer in the United States Army. Appointed as a second lieutenant directly from civilian life in 1867, he served until 1914 and attained the rank of brigadier general. Potts received the Silver Star for heroism during the Spanish–American War, and he was also a veteran of the Philippine–American War and Mexican Border War. Potts' commands included the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, US Army Coast Artillery School, Department of the Gulf, Department of Luzon, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Central Division, 4th Brigade, and 7th Brigade.