James A. Moss

James Alfred Moss (1872–1941) was an officer of the United States Army and a prolific writer of military manuals. A Louisianan and a West Point graduate of 1894, he was commissioned in the 25th Infantry, one of the Black regiments, and in 1897 led its Bicycle Corps on a famous 1,900-mile ride from Fort Missoula, Montana, to St Louis to test bicycles for military use. He served in Cuba, the Philippines and France, retired as a colonel in 1922, and founded the United States Flag Association. His Manual of Military Training, Officers' Manual and other handbooks were used in training camps and colleges throughout the First World War.