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Julian Hatcher | |
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| Birth name | Julian Sommerville Hatcher |
| Born | June 26, 1888 Hayfield, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 1963 (aged 75) Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1946 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | 0-2908 |
| Commands | Chief of Ordnance Field Service |
| Known for | Hatcher's Notebook Book of the Garand |
| Battles / wars | World War I, World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Julian Sommerville Hatcher (June 26, 1888 – December 4, 1963) was a major general in the United States Army. As a firearms expert, he wrote technical books and articles relating to military firearms, ballistics, and autoloading weapons. He also pioneered the forensic identification of firearms and ammunition.