Robert E. Cushman Jr.

Robert E. Cushman Jr.
General Robert E. Cushman Jr.
9th Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
In office
May 7, 1969 – December 31, 1971
PresidentRichard Nixon
DirectorRichard Helms
Preceded byRufus Taylor
Succeeded byVernon A. Walters
Personal details
Born(1914-12-24)December 24, 1914
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1985(1985-01-02) (aged 70)
Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1975
RankGeneral
CommandsCommandant of the Marine Corps
III Marine Amphibious Force
5th Marine Division
4th Marine Division
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
3rd Marine Division
2nd Marine Regiment
2nd Battalion, 9th Marines
Battles/warsWorld War II Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Robert Everton Cushman Jr. (December 24, 1914 – January 2, 1985) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 25th commandant of the Marine Corps from January 1, 1972, to June 30, 1975. He was honored for heroism during World War II at the battles of Guam (Navy Cross), Bougainville (Bronze Star Medal) and Iwo Jima (Legion of Merit). He also commanded all Marine forces in the Vietnam War from June to December 1967, and served as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1969 to 1971.[1]

  1. ^ Richard M. Nixon (May 7, 1969). "Remarks at the Swearing In of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Cushman Jr. as Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency". Retrieved 2007-05-20.