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LTC Bob Thompson
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Abernethy, Robert, BG USA(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Gonzales County
Date of Passing Jun 10, 1952
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
BG Abernathy was awarded three (3) Silver Stars for gallantry and two (2) Purple Hearts for wounds during his Spanish-American War and Philippine Campaign service, 1898 - 1899.
He was commissioned a FA 2LT in June 1897, upon graduation from the USMA.
He retired in August 1938 with over 41 years of commissioned service.
1911-1912, 6, Department of Command (Staff) Army War College
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