Robert Bruce McCoy

Robert Bruce Mccoy
Robert B. McCoy as Colonel and commander of the 128th Infantry during World War I
Nickname(s)"Bob"
Born(1867-09-05)September 5, 1867
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 5, 1926(1926-01-05) (aged 58)
Sparta, Wisconsin, U.S.
Place of burial
Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Wisconsin National Guard
Years of service1895–1926
RankMajor General, ARNG
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Law School
Other workAttorney and Judge

Robert Bruce McCoy (September 5, 1867 – January 5, 1926) was an American lawyer and Army National Guard officer in the early 20th century. He served as a colonel in World War I and is the namesake of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin (formerly Camp McCoy).[1][2]

  1. ^ "Mccoy, Robert Bruce 1867 - 1926". Wisconsin Historical Society. 8 August 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "Fort McCoy - Fort McCoy, Wisconsin". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2009-01-06.