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William Robertson Desobry

United States Army field commander

Died when: 80 years 123 days (964 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

William Robertson Desobry

William Robertson Desobry (September 11, 1918 – January 12, 1996) was a senior U.S.Army field commander in Germany during the Cold War, and a Lieutenant General in the United States Army.

General Desobry was a decorated hero from World War II, and played a significant role as an advisor to the Republic of Vietnam Army and on the Army Staff during the Vietnam War.

In addition to commanding a division and corps, he was the Commanding General of the Armor Center and was the President of the XM-1 Tank Task Force.

After 34 years in the Army and service in two wars, Lieutenant General Desobry completed his military career in 1975.


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