Mearns, Robert W.

Robert W. Mearns graduated from the United States (U.S.) Military Academy; he was a 2nd and 1st lieutenant and captain, 20th U.S. Infantry Regiment; major, 7th and 1st Battalions Philippine Scouts; major, 12th U.S. Infantry Regiment; professor of military science, University of Illinois; lieutenant-colonel, 45th U.S. Infantry Regiment; colonel, 332nd U.S. Infantry Regiment; commanding officer, 158th and 157th Depot Brigades; commanding officer, 3rd and 2nd Replacement Brigades, Camp Gordon; senior instructor, Camp Gordon; brigadier-general, commanding Camp Beauregard and 17th Infantry Division; colonel, 47th U.S. Infantry Regiment, chief-of-staff, IX Corps Area.