Robert J. Sunell

1929–2020 (age 91)

U.S. Army major general

Biography

Robert J. Sunell, a U.S. Army major general, devoted himself to the modernization of artillery and air defense, ensuring that soldiers had the firepower and training they needed from Vietnam through the Cold War drawdown.

He later shared his expertise with civic and veteran organizations, helping to preserve military heritage and now rests among fellow patriots at Arlington National Cemetery.

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