Robert H. Barrow
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| Robert H. Barrow | |
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| born February 5, 1922 | |
 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1979-1983) |
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| Place of birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Allegiance | USMC |
| Years of service | 1942-1983[1] |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II Battle of Inchon Battle of Chosin Reservoir Operation Dewey Canyon |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star with Combat "V" (2) |
| Other work | Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board |
General Robert Hilliard Barrow (born February 5, 1922) was the 27th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1979-1983. Now retired, Barrow served for 41 years, including overseas command duty in three wars.
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[edit] Marine Corps career
[edit] World War II
Barrow joined the Marine Corps in 1942 leaving early from Louisiana State University to enlist. He attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and was retained as a Drill Instructor after his graduation. While serving on the drill field, he was selected to attend Officer Candidate School in February 1943. He was commissioned a second lieutenant on May 19, 1943.
During World War II, Barrow served with the Sino-American Cooperative Organization which was a US trained and equipped Chinese guerilla team in Japanese-occupied Central China. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V.[2]
[edit] Korean War
During the Korean War, Barrow commanded Company A, 1st Battalion 1st Marines in the Inchon-Seoul campaign and in the Chosin Reservoir campaign. For his heroism in holding a pass near Koto-ri on December 9-10, 1950, he was awarded the Navy Cross.
[edit] Interwar Years
From 1957 to 1960, Barrow served as the Marine Officer Instructor at the Tulane University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.
[edit] Vietnam War
In Vietnam, Barrow served as Commanding Officer, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein), and as Deputy G-3, III Marine Amphibious Force. He received the Army Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism in Operation Dewey Canyon.
[edit] Decorations
Barrow's medals and decorations include:
- Navy Cross
- Army Distinguished Service Cross
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star Medal
- Legion of Merit (3)
- Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" and Gold Star (2)
- Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star
[edit] Post-military career
After General Barrow's retirement from the Marine Corps, he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and to the president's Blue Ribbon Commission on Defense Management.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Barrow enlisted in 1942 and was commissioned in 1943.
- ^ Camp, Dick (2006). ‘’”Leatherneck Legends” – Conversationswith the Marine Corps' Old Breed.’’ pp. 84-87. Zenith Press. ISBN 0-7603-2157-4.
- ^ Appointment of General Robert H. Barrow as a Member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (January 6, 1984). Retrieved on 2006-11-19.
[edit] External links
- Official Biography for Robert H. Barrow from the United States Marine Corps
- General Robert H. Barrow from Keystone Marines
| Preceded by Gen. Louis H. Wilson, Jr. |
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps 1979—1983 |
Succeeded by Gen. Paul X. Kelley |
Categories: 1922 births | Living people | American military personnel of World War II | Military personnel of the Korean War | Louisiana State University alumni | Navy Cross recipients | Recipients of Distinguished Service Medal | Recipients of the Silver Star medal | Recipients of the Legion of Merit | Recipients of US Distinguished Service Cross | United States Marine Corps Commandants | United States Marine Corps generals | Military personnel of the Vietnam War
