Rapp Brush
Major General Isaac Rapp Brush (November 7, 1889 – March 6, 1958) was a United States Army officer who commanded the 40th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1945 during its World War II involvement in the United States armed forces' reconquest of the Philippines.[1]
Rapp Brush | |
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 Rapp Brush with William H. Rupertus in 1945 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dash" |
| Born | November 7, 1889 Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming |
| Died | March 6, 1958 (aged 68) San Francisco, California |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1911–1945 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Kauai District 40th Infantry Division 21st Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
The 40th Infantry Division or "Sun Burst" Division was prior to its World War II activation on March 3, 1941 divisions of the California, Nevada and Utah Army National Guard. During its World War II service, the 40th Infantry Division or its members were awarded 3 Distinguished Unit Citations, 1 Medal of Honor, 12 Distinguished Service Crosses, 1 Distinguished Service Medal, 245 Silver Stars, 21 Legions of Merit, 30 Soldier's Medals, 1036 Bronze Star Medals and 57 Air Medals.
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