William S. McNair
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Major General William Sharp McNair (September 18, 1868 – April 6, 1936) was a U.S. Army general. During World War I, he commanded the artillery unit of the First Infantry Division and later the 151st Field Artillery Brigade.
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William Sharp McNair | |
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Born | (1868-09-18)September 18, 1868 Tecumseh, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | April 6, 1936(1936-04-06) (aged 67) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1894-1932 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | New York National Guard |
Commands held | 151st Field Artillery Brigade |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War, World War I |
Awards | Silver Star Citation, Distinguished Service Medal |
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