Robert Nicholas Young
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Robert Nicholas Young (January 14, 1900 – October 19, 1964) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He gained prominence in the 1950s as the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War and as commander of the Sixth United States Army.
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Born | (1900-01-14)January 14, 1900 Washington, D.C. |
Died | October 19, 1964(1964-10-19) (aged 64) Asheville, North Carolina |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1923–1957 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Sixth United States Army United States Army Infantry School 2nd Infantry Division Combined Arms Center Military District of Washington 3rd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
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