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Raymond O. Barton

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United States general (1889-1963)

United StatesLived 1889 to 1963 · aged 73
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Major General Raymond Oscar "Tubby" Barton was a career officer in the United States Army and combat commander in World War I and World War II. As commander of the 4th Infantry Division during World War II, most notably during the Normandy landings in June 1944.

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At West Point in 1912At West Point in 1912Major General Raymond O. Barton (right) and Colonel Charles T. Lanham (left) after the latter's 22nd Infantry Regiment was first to break through the Siegfried Line on September 14, 1944Major General Raymond O. Barton (right) and Colonel Charles T. Lanham (left) after the latter's 22nd Infantry Regiment was first to break through the Siegfried Line on September 14, 1944Barton awarding the Silver Star to Russell J. York.Barton awarding the Silver Star to Russell J. York.

Awards 3

Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Silver Star

About this person

Major General Raymond Oscar "Tubby" Barton was a career officer in the United States Army and combat commander in World War I and World War II. As commander of the 4th Infantry Division during World War II, most notably during the Normandy landings in June 1944. He commanded the 4th Infantry Division from 3 July 1942 to 26 December 1944 and led them into battle from D-Day at Utah Beach, to the Battle of Normandy, the Liberation of Paris, and into the Battle of Hürtgen Forest before leaving the command due to health problems on December 27, 1944.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1889 to 1963 · aged 73
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