Robert M. Shoemaker
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Robert Morin Shoemaker (February 18, 1924 ā June 21, 2017) was a United States Army general and former commander of the United States Army Forces Command. He is also an inductee into the Aviation Hall of Fame.
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Born | (1924-02-18)February 18, 1924 Almont, Michigan |
Died | June 21, 2017(2017-06-21) (aged 93) Harker Heights, Texas |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1946ā1982 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Army Forces Command III Corps 1st Cavalry Division 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
Other work | Commissioner, Bell County, Texas |
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