Joseph A. Baer
Joseph A. Baer | |
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Baer as Colonel | |
| Born | April 29, 1878 |
| Died | August 30, 1958 (aged 80) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1900–1944 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-1090 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | 2nd Cavalry Brigade 7th Cavalry Regiment 11th Cavalry Regiment |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit |
Joseph Augustus Baer (April 29, 1878 - August 30, 1958) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Brigadier General. A veteran Cavalry officer of several conflicts, Baer distinguished himself first during the fighting with Moro rebels in the Philippines in 1909 and then during his service with American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
He rose to the general's rank during World War II and served as Chief of Staff, Second Service Command with headquarters at Governors Island, New York for the most of the war. While in this capacity he was responsible for the Civil defense of New York, New Jersey and Delaware before retiring in early 1944 due to his age.