Hugh Robert Overholt (born October 29, 1933) is a retired

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in the

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. Overholt served as

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from 1981 to 1985 before serving as Judge Advocate General of the United States Army from 1985 to 1989. He attended the

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, earning a B.A. degree in classics in 1955 and an LL.B. degree in 1957.

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1933 births Living people People from Beebe, Arkansas University of Arkansas alumni University of Arkansas School of Law alumni Arkansas lawyers Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Army generals Judge Advocates General of the United States Army {{US-army-bio-stub