Herbert R. Temple, Jr.

Herbert R. Temple, Jr.

Temple as Chief of the National Guard Bureau, circa 1987
Born (1928-02-28) February 28, 1928
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1947–1990
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit California National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Commands held
Battles/wars Korean War
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Other work Vice president and partner, trucking company
Director, California Office of Emergency Services

Lieutenant General Herbert R. Temple, Jr. (born February 28, 1928) is a career military officer who served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Early life

Herbert Ralph Temple, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California on February 28, 1928.[1] He graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1947 and enlisted as a Private in the 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division.[2]

Korean War

In September, 1950 he deployed for the Korean War, serving as a Sergeant in Company B, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. Temple earned the Combat Infantryman Badge during the war.[3]

Post Korean War

He returned to California in 1952 and received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant in the 160th Infantry Regiment. Temple continued his college education and entered private business, becoming Vice President and a partner in V.B. Morgan Petroleum and Chemical Trucking Company of Long Beach.[4][5]

In 1954 Temple received an Associate of Arts degree in marketing from Los Angeles City College.[6]

Temple became qualified in Armor in 1955, and commanded Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combat Command A, 40th Infantry Division. He then joined the staff of the 40th Infantry Division, including assignments as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1.[7]

In 1966 Temple graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College. The same year he was assigned to the 40th Division Support Command as Personnel Staff Officer, S1. He then commanded the 40th Supply and Transportation Battalion, followed by command of 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry.[8]

Later military career

In July, 1968 Temple was assigned to the California National Guard headquarters, where he served as Operations and Training Officer, followed by command of the California Military Academy. While in those assignments he also served as Military Assistant to Governor Ronald Reagan.[9]

From 1971 to 1974 Temple was Deputy Commander of the 49th Infantry Brigade and then Commander of 3rd Brigade, 40th Infantry Division. During this period he was also appointed by Governor Reagan to serve as Director of the California Office of Emergency Services.[10]

In 1974 he received a bachelor of science degree in management from Golden Gate University. In 1975 he completed the United States Army War College, and also graduated from Shippensburg State University with a master of science degree in public administration.[11]

National Guard Bureau

In September, 1975 Temple was assigned to the National Guard Bureau as Chief of the Office of Mobilization and Readiness. After completing this assignment he served as Chief of the Office of Policy and Congressional Liaison.[12]

In 1978 he was appointed Deputy Director of the Army National Guard and promoted to Brigadier General.[13] He was succeeded by Richard D. Dean.

Temple became Director of the Army National Guard in 1982, and was promoted to Major General.[14] He was succeeded by Donald Burdick.

In 1986 General Temple was named Chief of the National Guard Bureau and promoted to Lieutenant General. He served as Chief until retiring in 1990.[15]

Awards

General Temple's awards and decorations include: Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Army Distinguished Service Medal (2); Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; and Army Staff Identification Badge.[16]

His foreign honors include: Swedish Home Guard Medal of Merit; French National Order of Merit; and Swedish Order of the Polar Star.[17]

Civic and professional memberships

Temple was a member of the National Guard Association of the United States, National Guard Association of California, Association of the United States Army, Fifth Regimental Combat Team Association and Marines Memorial Association. He is a senior member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club and a member of Al Malaikah Shrine. Temple also served as Chief of Staff for the Military Order of the World Wars.[18]

Retirement

After retiring from the military, Temple was a defense consultant for government and private business, and led congressional directed studies related to civil-military planning for defense from weapons of mass destruction. He also served on Secretary of Defense study groups on Quality of Life in the Armed Forces and Readiness of the Armed Forces.[19]

Temple moved to Palm Desert, California and became active in local affairs. He is past president of Lincoln Club of the Coachella Valley and past president of the World Affairs Council of the Desert.[20] He was also appointed to serve on the Riverside County Veterans Committee.[21]

Legacy

The conference facility at the Camp San Luis Obispo officers' club is named the Herbert R. Temple Center.[22]

Fort Leavenworth's Mission Training Complex includes the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Leadership Training Center.[23]

Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas is the home of the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Marksmanship Training Center.[24]

The Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Papers are part of the collections of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.[25]

In April 2014 the armory in Moreno Valley, California was named the Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center.[26]

Personal

Temple married Patricia Ann Riley on July 30, 1949. They had met while in college, and she worked at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and as personal secretary for Rod Serling. The Temples had no children, and Mrs. Temple died in Rancho Mirage, California on April 22, 2014.[27][28]

References

  1. ↑ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, page 60
  2. ↑ U.S. Appropriations Committee, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, Jr., 1989, page 492
  3. ↑ U.S. Appropriations Committee, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, Jr., 1990, page 274
  4. ↑ National Guard Educational Foundation, Guard Muster Search, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 2009
  5. ↑ U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1989, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, page 632
  6. ↑ Department of the Army, Army Executive Biographies, 1985, page 435
  7. ↑ Office of Public Affairs, National Guard Bureau, General Officers of the Army and Air National Guard, 1978, Herbert R. Temple entry
  8. ↑ United States House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1985, page 136
  9. ↑ California Center for Research and Education in Government, California Journal, Volume 2, 1971, page 88
  10. ↑ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Hearing Record, Department of Defense Appropriations for 1990, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, page 274
  11. ↑ Military Review magazine, Author's biography, Herbert R. Temple, Volume 70, 1990, page 48
  12. ↑ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, page 492
  13. ↑ U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Biography, Herbert . Temple, 1983, pages iii, 299
  14. ↑ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1985, page 136
  15. ↑ National Guard Bureau, On Guard magazine, Lt. Gen. Temple to Retire, Jan. 31, 1990, September, 1989, page 1
  16. ↑ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, page 60
  17. ↑ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, page 60
  18. ↑ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, pages 60, 152
  19. ↑ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Hearing Record, Military Construction Appropriations for 2005, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1999, page 131
  20. ↑ Targeted News Services, Coachella Valley Army Lieutenant General Honored in Capitol, May 7, 2008
  21. ↑ John J. Benoit, Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Lieutenant General Temple Appointed to Veterans Committee, May 11, 2008
  22. ↑ California Military Department, Officers Club / Herbert R. Temple Center , accessed April 6, 2013
  23. ↑ Douglas Kolb, Plains Guardian, BCTC Marks 20 Years of Improving Soldiers’ Skills, May 2011
  24. ↑ National Guard Marksmanship Training Center, History, NGMTC, accessed April 6, 2013
  25. ↑ Archive Grid, Collection description, The Herbert R. Temple, Jr. papers, 1928-1998, accessed April 6, 2013
  26. ↑ Darrell R. Santschi, Riverside Press-Enterprise, Moreno Valley: Former National Guard Leader Honored, April 5, 2014
  27. ↑ Adele Loudermilk, The Hauslein Family of Illinois, 1993, page 210
  28. ↑ Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cathedral City, Obituary, Patricia Riley Temple, retrieved July 1, 2014

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