VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Robert Barnwell Rhett

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Robert Barnwell Rhett

Roster ID 1994
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First Name:	Robert
Middle Name:	Barnwell
Last Name:	Rhett
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Affiliation:	Class of 1875
Biography & Genealogy:	World War I record: First Lieutenant, 169th Brig., Infantry, 56th Division, British Expeditionary Forces. Medical Corps. Prisoner of War. Awarded Military Cross (British) for exceptional valour. Twice recommended for gallantry and to be promoted captain and major, respectively, and cited by the commander in chief of the American Army for meritorious service in the allied cause.

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