Hugh B. Hester
Hugh Bryan Hester (August 5, 1895 - November 25, 1983) was an Army Brigadier General born in Hester, North Carolina. He was a decorated officer in both World Wars. Later in life, he was a noted critic of U.S. foreign policy.
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