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H. R. McMaster is credited as a military historian, army officer and military officer. Born on July 24, 1962, H. R. McMaster is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. That works out to 64 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Awards on record include Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and 5 more.
My Take
H. R. McMaster commands my respect as a rare scholar-soldier. He saw real combat in the Gulf War and Iraq, yet also wrote Dereliction of Duty, an unflinching critique of leadership during Vietnam. That willingness to turn a critical historian's eye on his own institution is, to me, the mark of genuine intellectual courage. His stack of decorations, including the Purple Heart and Silver Star, reflects costs paid in the field rather than the seminar room. His 2017 stint as National Security Advisor felt like a natural extension of a man who pairs the sword with the pen and seems unwilling to flatter power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- H. R. McMaster
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーバート・マクマスター
- Reading
- はーばーと・まくますたー
- Born
- July 24, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- military historian / army officer / military officer
2. Background
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards & achievements
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Purple Heart
- Silver Star
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dereliction of Duty | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was H. R. McMaster born?
Born July 24, 1962 (age 64).
Where is H. R. McMaster from?
H. R. McMaster is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does H. R. McMaster do?
H. R. McMaster works as military historian, army officer, military officer.
What is H. R. McMaster known for?
Notable works include Dereliction of Duty.