Association Member Promoted to Brigadier General
On 16 September 2022, COL(Ret) Robert Finn was brevetted to Brigadier General (Maryland) for his outstanding military service, and continued commitment to soldiers and veterans while serving as Deputy Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs for the State of Maryland.
MG Timothy Gowen the Adjutant General presided over the event held at the Annapolis Armory with many friends and family in attendance.
As a member of the 175th Infantry Association, BG(MD) Finn continues to support the organization and has provided information on veterans benefits to the members.
Association members in attendance included LTG(Ret) H. Steven Blum, BG(Ret) Thomas Johnson, COL(Ret) Larry Guderjohn, COL(Ret) William Everett and COL(MD) Bruce Kahl.
MG Gowan presents the brevet promotion certificate to COL(Ret) Finn
Association members attending the promotion of BG(MD) Robert Finn, (L-R) COL(Ret) Larry Guderjohn, BG(MD) Robert Finn, LTG(Ret) H. Steven Blum, BG Thomas Johnson, and COL (Ret) William Everett
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