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United States Army general (1932–2024)
Robert M. Elton
Born(1932-09-13)September 13, 1932
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 12, 2024(2024-03-12) (aged 91)
Boerne, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1954–1987
RankLieutenant General
CommandsDeputy Chief of Staff G-1 Personnel of The United States Army
9th Infantry Division
2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division
3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsSilver Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Air Medal (7)

Robert Moffat Elton (September 13, 1932 – March 12, 2024) was a United States Army lieutenant general who served as Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 Personnel of The United States Army from 1983 to 1987. He earned a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy in June 1954 and an M.S. degree in engineering physics from the University of Virginia in 1963. He died on March 12, 2024.

References

  1. "Robert Moffat Elton". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  2. "PN221 — Lt. Gen. Robert M. Elton — Army — 100th Congress (1987-1988)". U.S. Congress. May 15, 1987. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  3. "Lieutenant General Robert M. Elton". Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 49. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
  4. "Class of 1954—Register of Graduates". Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1969. p. 692. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  5. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/robert-elton-obituary?pid=206674348


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