Background
Beck, Robert Mccandlass was born on May 9, 1879 in Westminster, Maryland, United States. Son of Robert McCandlass and Amelia (Stieg) Beck.
Beck, Robert Mccandlass was born on May 9, 1879 in Westminster, Maryland, United States. Son of Robert McCandlass and Amelia (Stieg) Beck.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1901, General staff schedul, France, 1918, Army War College, 1926. Distinguished graduate, School of the Lincolnshire, 1921.
; married second, Mary Kelly Mayer, November 1, 1958. Commissioned Second lieutenant, Cavalry, United States Army, 1901 and promoted through grades to brigadier general, 1936, major general, 1938.
Served in Philippines, 1903-1905, and 1909-1911. Mason.; Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Jessie Hamilton, November 18, 1908 (deceased. Married second, Mary Kelly Mayer, November 1, 1958.