Robert B. Luckey

Robert Burneston Luckey
LTG Robert B. Luckey, USMC
Nickname(s)"Bob"
Born(1905-07-09)July 9, 1905
Hyattsville, Maryland
DiedSeptember 9, 1974(1974-09-09) (aged 69)
West Tisbury, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps seal United States Marine Corps
Years of service1927–1963
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0–4289
CommandsFleet Marine Force, Atlantic
Camp Lejeune
3rd Marine Division
MCRD Parris Island
10th Marine Regiment
4th Marine Regiment
15th Marine Regiment
Battles / warsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II Chinese Civil War
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
RelationsBG Meriwether L. Walker (father-in-law)

Robert Burneston Luckey (July 9, 1905 – September 9, 1974) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A veteran of several wars, Luckey completed his career as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Robert B. Luckey Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  2. ^ "Who's Who in the Marine Corps History – Robert B. Luckey". United States Marine Corps University. Retrieved 2018-10-07.