William R. Schmidt
William Richard Schmidt | |
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| Born | October 14, 1889 Verdigre, Nebraska, United States |
| Died | July 18, 1966 (aged 76) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1913–1951 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-3573 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 39th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Cold War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit |
William Richard Schmidt (October 14, 1889 – July 18, 1966) was a decorated United States Army officer who spent most of World War II as commanding the 76th Infantry Division.