Robert Lee Bullard
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For the sociologist and environmental justice advocate, see Robert D. Bullard.
Lieutenant General Robert Lee Bullard (January 5, 1861 – September 11, 1947) was a senior officer of the United States Army. He was involved in conflicts in the American Western Frontier, the Philippines, and World War I, where he commanded the 1st Infantry Division (nicknamed "The Big Red One") during the Battle of Cantigny while serving on the Western Front. He later was an administrator in Cuba.
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Born | (1861-01-05)January 5, 1861 Lee County, Alabama, United States |
Died | September 11, 1947(1947-09-11) (aged 86) New York City, United States |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1885–1925 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-16 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 26th Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade 1st Infantry Division III Corps Second Army |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Mexican Border Service World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Other work | President of the National Security League author orator |
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