Robert Nelson Getty

Robert Nelson Getty
From 1919's The 88th Division in the World War of 1914-1918
Born(1855-01-17)January 17, 1855
Fort Hamilton, New York, United States
DiedApril 15, 1941(1941-04-15) (aged 86)
California, United States
Buried
San Francisco National Cemetery, California, United States
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1878–1919
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-13361
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands175th Brigade
88th Division
Battles/warsUte Wars
Sioux Wars
Spanish–American War
World War I
AwardsSilver Star
Spouse(s)Cornelia T. Colegate[1]
RelationsGeorge 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.[2] He was the son of Major General George W. Getty.

  1. ^ Davis 1998, p. 142.
  2. ^ "Robert N. Getty". penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved July 10, 2018.