Hobart R. Gay

Hobart Raymond Gay
Hobert R. Gay, pictured here wearing the two stars of a major general.
Nickname(s)	"Hap"
Born	(1894-05-16)May 16, 1894 Rockport, Illinois, United States
Died	August 19, 1983(1983-08-19) (aged 89) El Paso, Texas, United States
Place of burial	Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Texas, United States
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1917–1955
Rank	Lieutenant General
Service number	0-7323
Unit	Cavalry Branch Quartermaster Corps
Commands held	Fifteenth Army 1st Armored Division Military District of Washington 1st Cavalry Division VI Corps III Corps Fifth Army Anti-aircraft and Guided Missile Center
Battles/wars	World War I World War II Korean War
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2)
Alma mater	Knox College (BS)
Other work	Superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute

Lieutenant General Hobart Raymond Gay (May 16, 1894 – August 19, 1983), nicknamed "Hap", was a United States Army officer who served in numerous conflicts, including World War II, where he worked closely alongside General George S. Patton, and later in the Korean War, where he commanded the 1st Cavalry Division.