Cannon, Robert M. (Robert Mylchrist), 1901-1976

Robert M. Cannon was chief of the Joint United States Military Advisory Group in the Philippines during the 1950's.

From the description of The Robert M. Cannon papers, 1953-1961. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 46960943

Cannon, know as "Joe" to his friends, was a career officer in the U.S. Army. A graduate of West Point, he retired a three-star general in 1961 and went into banking. He received numerous honors and awards after having served in and held positions in the Pacific and Far East theaters during, prior to, and following World War II.

From the description of Biography and memorabilia of Robert Milchrist Cannon, 1945-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86171660

From the guide to the Biography and memorabilia of Robert Mylchrist Cannon, 1945-1976, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Lieutenant general, United States Army; chief of staff, Northern Combat Area Command, China-Burma-India Theater, 1944-1945; commanding general, Sixth Army, 1959-1961.

From the description of Robert Milchrist Cannon papers, 1931-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754870848

Robert M. Cannon photographs, 1935-1969 collection contains 67 photographs of World War II (the Japanese Surrender on 2 Sept. 1945), of Lt. Gen. Robert M. Cannon, and of military operations and receptions.

From the description of Robert M. Cannon photographs, 1935-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367938602

Robert Mylchrist Cannon (b. Aug. 16, 1901, Salt Lake City, Utah-d. Sept. 3, 1976), Lieutenant General in the U.S. Army, graduated from West Point in 1925. During World War II, he served as chief of staff, China-Burma-India Theater of Operations and commanding general of XXXII Corps Artillery. Assignments after the War included Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. Army Pacific from 1959 to 1961. He retired from Army service in August 1961.

From the description of Cannon, Robert M. (Robert Mylchrist), 1901-1976 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10598478

Biographical/Historical Note

Lieutenant general, United States Army; chief of staff, Northern Combat Area Command, China-Burma-India Theater, 1944-1945; commanding general, Sixth Army, 1959-1961.

From the guide to the Robert Milchrist Cannon papers, 1931-1974, (Hoover Institution Archives)