Robinson Duff retired as a U.S. Army Major General.
Sponsored by:
Robinson
Earl
Duff
January 18, 1895
–
September 26, 1979
Born:
El Paso
,
Illinois
Home:
El Paso
,
Illinois
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
10th Mountain Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May – November 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Robinson Earl Duff, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander for the 10th Mountain Infantry Division, which he supervised and trained between May 1944 and November 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Duff and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
10th Mountain Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division, General Orders No. 83 (1945)(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 Brigadier General Robinson Earl Duff, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Commander of the 10th Mountain Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
10th Mountain DivisionAction Date:
April 27, 1945
Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 86 (July 10, 1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier General Robinson Earl Duff, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 10th Mountain Division, in action against enemy forces near San Benedetto, Italy, on 27 April 1945. Brigadier General Duff’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.