Rapp Brush

Isaac Rapp Brush (November 7, 1889 – March 6, 1958) was a decorated officer in United States Army with the rank of Major General. Brush 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.

Rapp Brush
Major General Rapp Brush
Nickname(s)"Dash"
Born(1889-11-07)November 7, 1889
Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming, US
DiedMarch 6, 1958(1958-03-06) (aged 68)
San Francisco, California, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1911–1945
Rank Major General
Service numberO-3031
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands held40th Infantry Division
22nd Infantry Brigade
21st Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsPhilippine-American War

Pancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II

AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
RelationsBG Daniel H. Brush Jr. (father)
Isaac Rapp (uncle)
BG Clarence Deems Jr. (brother-in-law)
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