Robert L. Spragins Edit Profile

Background

Spragins, Robert L. was born on November 12, 1890 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert Elias and Susan Patton (Echols) Spragins.

Educated University of Alabama, 1906-1907. University of Virginia, 1908-1909. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1913.

Commissioned Second lieutenant, Infantry, 1913, advanced through grades to major general, 1943. Retired, August 1945.

Robert L. Spragins has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Married Marguerite Stephens Van Vliet, January 27, 1915. Children: Robert Beirne, Charles Echols, Stewart Van Vliet.

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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).

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).