Hobart R. Gay
Lieutenant General Hobart Raymond Gay (May 16, 1894 – August 19, 1983), nicknamed "Hap", was a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts, including World War II, where he worked closely alongside General George S. Patton, and later in the Korean War, where he commanded the 1st Cavalry Division.
Hobart Raymond Gay | |
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Hobert R. Gay, pictured here wearing the two stars of a major general. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Hap" |
| Born | May 16, 1894 Rockport, Illinois, United States |
| Died | August 19, 1983 (aged 89) El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Place of burial | Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1955 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-7323 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch Quartermaster Corps |
| Commands held | Fifteenth Army 1st Armored Division Military District of Washington 1st Cavalry Division VI Corps III Corps Fifth Army Anti-aircraft and Guided Missile Center |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) |
| Alma mater | Knox College (BS) |
| Other work | Superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute |
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