Robert Burneston Luckey | |
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Nickname(s) | "Bob" |
Born | Hyattsville, Maryland | July 9, 1905
Died | September 9, 1974 West Tisbury, Massachusetts | (aged 69)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1927–1963 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0–4289 |
Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Camp Lejeune 3rd Marine Division MCRD Parris Island 10th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Regiment 15th Marine Regiment |
Battles / wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II Chinese Civil War |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Relations | BG 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]