Robert Milchrist Cannon
Robert Milchrist Cannon | |
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General Cannon as deputy commander of United States Army Pacific, 1957 | |
| Born | 16 August 1901 Salt Lake City, Utah, US |
| Died | 3 September 1976 (aged 75) Norwalk, Connecticut, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1925–1961 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-16163 |
| Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | Sixth United States Army Joint United States Military Advisory Group, Philippines Army Audit Agency United States Army Advisory Group, Turkey 82nd Airborne Division Artillery |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Robert Milchrist Cannon (16 August 1901 – 3 September 1976) was a United States Army lieutenant general. He was notable for his World War II service in the China Burma India Theater and his command of the Sixth United States Army.