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Hobbs, Leland Stanford

Date of birth:
February 24th, 1892 (Gloucester/Massachusetts, United States)
Date of death:
March 6th, 1966 (Washington/District of Columbia, United States)
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 1. Grave: 121-F.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
March 13th, 1945
"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 during the period from 15 June to 22 October 1944."

War Department, General Orders No. 17
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 31
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award. (Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 39)
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

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Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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