Robert Milchrist Cannon
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Robert Milchrist Cannon (August 16, 1901 – September 3, 1976) was a United States Army lieutenant general. He was notable for his World War II service in the China Burma India Theater and his command of the Sixth United States Army.
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Born | (1901-08-16)August 16, 1901 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Died | September 3, 1976(1976-09-03) (aged 75) Norwalk, Connecticut |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1925–1961 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-16163 |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | Sixth United States Army Joint United States Military Advisory Group, Philippines Army Audit Agency United States Army Advisory Group, Turkey 82nd Airborne Division Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
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