William Roberts graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1913. He retired in 1950 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
Lynn
Roberts
1890-09-17
–
1968-11-27
Born:
Meigs County
,
Ohio
Home:
Parkersburg
,
West Virginia
Buried:
Colton
,
California
Cemetery:
Montecito Memorial Park
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
4th Armored DivisionAction Date:
1945 – 1946
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Lynn Roberts, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General of the 4th Armored Division from 1945 to 1946.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Armor)Regiment:
Combat Command BDivision:
10th Armored DivisionAction Date:
December 1944
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(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 Colonel (Armor) William Lynn Roberts, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Combat Command “B”, 10th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium, in December 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Roberts, 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.