Rapp Brush

Rapp Brush
Major General Rapp Brush with Major GeneralWilliam H. Rupertus in 1945.
Nickname(s)	"Dash"
Born	(1889-11-07)November 7, 1889 Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming
Died	March 6, 1958(1958-03-06) (aged 68) San Francisco, California
Buried	San Francisco National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1911–1945
Rank	Major General
Service number	O-3031
Commands held	Kauai District 40th Infantry Division 21st Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Air Medal

Major General Isaac Rapp Brush (November 7, 1889 – March 6, 1958) was a United States Army officer who commanded the 40th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1945 during its World War II involvement in the United States armed forces' reconquest of the Philippines.^[1]

The 40th Infantry Division or "Sun Burst" Division was prior to its World War II activation on March 3, 1941 divisions of the California, Nevada and Utah Army National Guard. During its World War II service, the 40th Infantry Division or its members were awarded 3 Distinguished Unit Citations, 1 Medal of Honor, 12 Distinguished Service Crosses, 1 Distinguished Service Medal, 245 Silver Stars, 21 Legions of Merit, 30 Soldier's Medals, 1036 Bronze Star Medals and 57 Air Medals.

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• Generals of World War II
• United States Army Officers 1939–1945

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