James Basevi Ord
James Basevi Ord (
March 15,
1892 -
January 30,
1938) was a
US Army Lieutenant Colonel killed in an air crash at Camp John Hay, Philippines. At the time, Ord was serving as the
Assistant Military Advisor to the
Commonwealth of the Philippines, under
US Military Advisor
General MacArthur.
Upon his death, Ord was replaced by Major Sutherland.
Camp General Servillano Aquino was formerly called Camp Ord.
Military Decorations
Distinguished Service Medal
Ord was the son of Captain James Thompson Ord and Rose Basevi. He was the grandson of Major General Edward Ortho Cresap Ord.
Ord is buried in Section 2 of Arlington National Cemetery.