Robert Alexander (officer)
Robert Alexander (born October 17, 1863 in Baltimore , Maryland , † August 25, 1941 ) was an American lawyer and officer in the United States Army . He took part in the fighting during the Indian Wars , the Spanish-American War , the occupation of Cuba , the Filipino-American War and the border battles with Mexico .
Alexander joined the United States Army's 4th Infantry Division as a private in 1886 . The following year he was promoted to first sergeant of his company and in 1889 to second lieutenant . During the First World War he commanded the 77th Infantry Division in France as major general . In this capacity he took part in the Vesle - Aisne advance, the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the advance on Sedan .
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia .
Web links
- Robert Alexander in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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| SURNAME | Alexander, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American lawyer and officer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 17, 1863 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Baltimore , Maryland |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 25, 1941 |