Robert H. Barrow | |
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 General Robert H. Barrow c. 1978–79 | |
| Born | February 5, 1922 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2008 (aged 86) St. Francisville, Louisiana, U.S.[1] |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1983[2] |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Commandant of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler 9th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Other work | Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board |
Robert Hilliard Barrow (February 5, 1922 – October 30, 2008) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general. Barrow was the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983. He served for 41 years, including overseas command duty in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Barrow was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Korea and Vietnam, respectively.
- ^ Martin, Douglas (October 31, 2008). "Robert Barrow, A Marine Corps Reformer Who Became Commandant, Dies At 86". New York Times. p. B10.
- ^ Barrow enlisted in 1942 and was commissioned in 1943.