Robert W. Hasbrouck
Robert W. Hasbrouck | |
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From 1950's 7th Armd Division's Part in Reduction of the Ruhr Pocket | |
| Born | February 2, 1896 Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1985 (aged 89) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1947 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-8588 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps U.S. Army Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | 22nd Armored Artillery Battalion Combat Command B, 8th Armored Division Combat Command B, 7th Armored Division 7th Armored Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Nightingale (m. 1932-1985, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Other work | Military Advisor, Hoover Commission Chairman of the Board, Federal Financial Services Corporation |
Robert W. Hasbrouck (February 2, 1896 – August 19, 1985) was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of major general and was a recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor. Hasbrouck was a veteran of World War I and World War II, and was most notable for his Second World War command of the 7th Armored Division.