Robert Nelson Getty
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Brigadier General Robert Nelson Getty (January 17, 1855 – April 15, 1941) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in several conflicts, including the Sioux Wars, Spanish–American War, and World War I.[2] He was the son of Major General George W. Getty.
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Born | (1855-01-17)January 17, 1855 Fort Hamilton, New York, United States |
Died | April 15, 1941(1941-04-15) (aged 86) California, United States |
Buried | San Francisco National Cemetery, California, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1878–1919 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-13361 |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | 175th Brigade 88th Division |
Battles/wars | Ute Wars Sioux Wars Spanish–American War World War I |
Awards | Silver Star |
Spouse(s) | Cornelia T. Colegate[1] |
Relations | George W. Getty (father) |
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