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Walter Melville Robertson

Other Service · US Army · Major General

Rank: Major General
United States of America
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obertson commanded the 2nd Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge, for which he received the Distinguished Service Cross and Bronze Star.

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Birth- Jun 15, 1888
Nelson County, Virginia

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1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 62 - 24 years
Service Start Date
Jan 1, 1912
Branch
Army
Conflict Period
Other Service
Service End Date
Jan 1, 1950
Served For
United States of America
Education: Institution
US Military Academy
Education: Place
West Point, NY
Education: To
Jan 1, 1912

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1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Commands held
U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, IX Corps
Branch
Army
Rank
Major General

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Served For
United States of America

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Death- Nov 22, 1954-Age: 66 years
San Francisco, California

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Burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

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Other Facts

Full Name
Walter Melville Robertson
Marriage
Lorene Crebs Robertson

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Sources
Omar Bradley
Omar Bradley
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