William R. Desobry
United States Army general
Biography
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 Tank Task Force, which led to the creation of the M1 Abrams.
After 34 years in the Army and service in two wars, Lieutenant General Desobry completed his military career in 1975.
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Awards & honours (4)
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Silver Star
- Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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