Clarence R. Huebner

Clarence R. Huebner
Born(1888-11-24)November 24, 1888
Bushton, Kansas, United States
DiedSeptember 23, 1972(1972-09-23) (aged 83)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1908–1950
RankLieutenant General
Service number0-4552
UnitInfantry Branch
CommandsUnited States Army Europe
V Corps
1st Infantry Division
28th Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)

Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner (November 24, 1888 – September 23, 1972) was a highly decorated senior officer of the United States Army who saw distinguished active service during both World War I and World War II. Perhaps his most notable role was as the Commanding General (CG) of the 1st Infantry Division (nicknamed "The Big Red One") during the Normandy landings of World War II. From January 1945, through the end of World War II, Huebner commanded V Corps (United States).


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