Clarence R. Huebner | |
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| Born | November 24, 1888 Bushton, Kansas, United States |
| Died | September 23, 1972 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., United States |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1950 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-4552 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | United States Army Europe V Corps 1st Infantry Division 28th Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner (November 24, 1888 – September 23, 1972) was a highly decorated senior officer of the United States Army who saw distinguished active service during both World War I and World War II. Perhaps his most notable role was as the Commanding General (CG) of the 1st Infantry Division (nicknamed "The Big Red One") during the Normandy landings of World War II. From January 1945, through the end of World War II, Huebner commanded V Corps (United States).