Background
Obear, Hugh Harris was born on December 20, 1882 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Norwood and Eunice (Harris) Obear.
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Hugh Harris Obear
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Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1906. Student of University of Paris (special course for officers of the United States Army), 1919.
Career
Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1907, practice Washington, 1907-1971. Senior partner Douglas, Obear & Campbell, 1939-1971.
Achievements
Membership
Served as major commanding 1st Battalion, 319th Infantry, 80th Division, World War I. Member American, District of Columbia (president 1945) bar associations, Newcomen Society North. American, Thomas Jefferson Society Alumni University of Virginia (life), Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Metropolitan (past governor Vice-President), Army and Navy, Lawyers’ (past president) (Washington).
Connections
Married Mildred Fleenor.
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March 16, 1971 (aged 88) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Awarded silver star with oak leaf cluster. Officer Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes (Cuba). Former director Children’s Hospital, Washington.tempSpaceFormer trustee The Louise Home.Awarded silver star with oak leaf cluster. Officer Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes (Cuba). Former director Children’s Hospital, Washington.tempSpaceFormer trustee The Louise Home.