Hugh Joseph Gaffey
Hugh Joseph Gaffey | |
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| Born | November 18, 1895 Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Died | June 16, 1946 (aged 50) Godman Army Airfield, Kentucky, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-8435 |
| Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | 2nd Armored Division 4th Armored Division XXIII Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
Major General Hugh Joseph Gaffey (November 18, 1895 – June 16, 1946) was a senior United States Army officer. He was a career officer who served in both World War I and World War II. Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey commanded the XXIII Corps (United States) (17 March 1945 – August 1945) during and through World War II.