Background
Mccleave, Robert was born on September 9, 1874 in Fort Union, New Mexico, United States. Son of William and Mary (Crooke) Mccleave.
Mccleave, Robert was born on September 9, 1874 in Fort Union, New Mexico, United States. Son of William and Mary (Crooke) Mccleave.
Graduated from the high school, Berkeley, California. Student Merrill Business College, San Francisco, California. Student University of California.
Enlisted as private, infantry, 1894, advanced through grades to colonel, July 1, 1920. Brigadier general, December 13, 1929. Now retired.
Served in Spanish-American War (silver star citation for distinguished service at Battle of Santiago), Philippine Campaign, 1902-1903. Mason.; Club: San Diego (California) Athletic.
Married Etta Bartlett, 1898. Children: Phyllis (deceased), Robert B., Mildred (wife of Newell E. Watts, United States Army).