4th in a series of famous Bluffton High School alumni
By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com
Rene R. Studler
Bluffton High School class of 1913
Born: Feb. 10, 1895
Died: Aug. 6, 1980
Call him Bluffton’s professional soldier. Recipient of the Legion of Merit, the nation’s highest military award for non-combat service, Rene R. Studler served in many capacities in two world wars and became the U.S. Army’s chief of research and development on small arms, holding that post until his retirement.
• Under his direction and direct involvement, the U.S. Navy created the fighter plane ejection seat and canopy removers,
• Chaired the development of the .30 caliber M1 carbine,
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