Robert L. Denig
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Livingston Denig Sr. (September 29, 1884 – July 25, 1979) was a decorated United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served in World War I, and served as its first director of public information during World War II.[1] He is credited with "fathering" the idea of combat correspondents in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.[2]
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Birth name | Robert Livingston Denig |
Born | (1884-09-29)September 29, 1884 Clinton, New York, US |
Died | July 25, 1979(1979-07-25) (aged 94) Los Altos, California, US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1905–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands held | Director of Public Information |
Battles/wars | Banana Wars World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross / Army Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit Purple Heart Medal (2) |
Relations | Commodore Robert G. Denig (father) Robert L. Denig, Jr. (son) Charles A. E. Denig (son) James L. Denig (son, killed in action, World War II) |
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