Robert T. Frederick

1907–1970 (age 63)

Military General

Biography

Robert T. Frederick (1907–1970) served with distinction as a military leader, commanding elite units in World War II and earning respect for his calm judgment under pressure. His strategic vision and care for the troops in his charge became the foundation for effective Allied operations in challenging theaters.

Beyond his battlefield achievements, he inspired officers with his integrity and commitment to duty, and he is now interred at San Francisco National Cemetery among the honored dead.

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