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Leland
Stanford
Hobbs
1892-02-24

–

1966-03-06

Born:

Gloucester

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Leland Hobbs graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 39 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major General Leland Stanford Hobbs (ASN: 0-3809), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Hobbs, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 31 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Leland Stanford Hobbs (ASN: 0-3809), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Hobbs, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 15 – October 22, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 17 (March 13, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leland Stanford Hobbs (ASN: 0-3809), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 30th Infantry Division in France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany, during the period from 15 June to 22 October 1944. Major General Hobbs swiftly and expertly led yhis division into front-oline positions and displayed sound judgment and leadership. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hobbs and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.