Robert A. McClure

Robert Alexis McClure
McClure as a Brigadier General
Born(1897-03-04)March 4, 1897
Mattoon, Illinois
DiedJanuary 1, 1957(1957-01-01) (aged 59)
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
Buried
Fairmount Cemetery, Madison, Indiana
Allegiance United States of America
Branch Philippine Constabulary
United States Army
Years of service1916-1917 (Philippine Constabulary)
1917-1957 (U.S. Army)
Rank Major General
Unit Office of Psychological Warfare
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Alma materKentucky Military Institute
Spouse(s)
Marjory Crandal Leitch
(m. 1918)
Children2

Robert Alexis McClure (March 4, 1897 January 1, 1957) was an American general, psychological warfare specialist, and is considered the father of U.S. Army Special Warfare.