Robert Nelson Getty
Robert Nelson Getty | |
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From 1919's The 88th Division in the World War of 1914-1918 | |
| Born | January 17, 1855 Fort Hamilton, New York, United States |
| Died | April 15, 1941 (aged 86) California, United States |
| Buried | San Francisco National Cemetery, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1878–1919 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-13361 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 175th Brigade 88th Division |
| Battles / wars | Ute Wars Sioux Wars Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Spouse(s) | Cornelia T. Colegate |
| Relations | George W. Getty (father) |
Brigadier General Robert Nelson Getty (January 17, 1855 – April 15, 1941) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in several conflicts, including the Sioux Wars, Spanish–American War, and World War I. He was the son of Major General George W. Getty.