About Robert I. Rees
Lived 1871 – 1936 (aged 65). Robert I. Rees was a military personnel and military leader.
Awards For his First World War service, Rees was a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal.
"For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service with the committee charged with education and special training in the Army. To his initiative and breadth of vision are largely due the successful measures for training of enlisted men for special services and the establishment of the Students' Army Training Corps."
Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
Additional awards Rees was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1930 and Michigan Technological University in 1933. Lieutenant Colonel (National Army), 5 August 1917 Brigadier General (Retired), 21 June 1930
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Who was Robert I. Rees?
US Army brigadier general (1871–1936)
When was Robert I. Rees born?
Robert I. Rees was born on 9 November 1871.
When did Robert I. Rees die?
Robert I. Rees died on 23 November 1936.
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Robert I. Rees was a military personnel and military leader.
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