Background
Spragins, Robert L. was born on November 12, 1890 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Elias and Susan Patton (Echols) Spragins.
Robert L. Spragins
November 12, 1890 (age 127) Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Infantry, 1913, advanced through grades to major general, 1943. Retired, August 1945.
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Robert L. Spragins, American army officer. Decorated Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Silver Star, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Army unit citation, United States Coast Guard Silver Medal of Honor. Director 1st National Bank, Huntsville Ice & Coal Company, Phillips Brick & Tile Company (all of Huntsville).
Education
Educated U. Alabama, 1906-1907. University of Virginia, 1908-1909. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1913.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Infantry, 1913, advanced through grades to major general, 1943. Retired, August 1945.
Connections
Married Marguerite Stephens Van Vliet, January 27, 1915. Children: Robert Beirne, Charles Echols, Stewart Van Vliet.
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December 26, 1965 (aged 75) -
Nationality
American
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Service Medal with oak Decorated Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Silver Star, Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Army unit citation, United States Coast Guard Silver Medal of Honor. Director 1st National Bank, Huntsville Ice & Coal Company, Phillips Brick & Tile Company (all of Huntsville).