Robert A. McClure
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For other persons with similar names, see Robert McClure (disambiguation).
Robert Alexis McClure (March 4, 1897 – January 1, 1957) was an American general, psychological warfare specialist, and is considered the father of U.S. Army Special Warfare.
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Robert Alexis McClure | |
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Born | (1897-03-04)March 4, 1897 Mattoon, Illinois |
Died | January 1, 1957(1957-01-01) (aged 59) Fort Huachuca, Arizona |
Buried | Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Philippine Constabulary United States Army |
Years of service | 1916-1917 (Philippine Constabulary) 1917-1957 (U.S. Army) |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Office of Psychological Warfare |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Alma mater | Kentucky Military Institute |
Spouse(s) |
Marjory Crandal Leitch
(m. 1918) |
Children | 2 |
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