William R. Schmidt
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Major General William Richard Schmidt (October 14, 1889 – July 18, 1966) was a decorated United States Army officer who spent most of World War II as commanding the 76th Infantry Division.[1]
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William Richard Schmidt | |
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Born | (1889-10-14)October 14, 1889 Verdigre, Nebraska, United States |
Died | July 18, 1966(1966-07-18) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1913-1951 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-3573 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 39th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Cold War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit |
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