Robert Lee Bullard - West Point NY
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 23.896 W 073° 57.993
18T E 586390 N 4583484
United States Army General. During World War I, he was given command of the 1st Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One". He led the division in the capture of Cantigny, which was the first independent American action of the war.
Waymark Code: WM12VRM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2020
Views: 1
He is buried in the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in Section 10, Row A.
Description:
From Find A Grave: United States Army General. A 1885 graduate of the United States Military Academy, he fought as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, and on the Mexican Border. After the United States entered World War I, he was given command of the 1st Infantry Division, known as the "Big Red One". He led the division in the capture of Cantigny, which was the first independent American action of the war. Performed outstanding service in the rest of the war, rose to Lieutenant General, and was given command of the American Second Army.
Date of birth: 01/15/1861
Date of death: 09/11/1947
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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