Robert E. Cushman Jr. | |
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 General Robert E. Cushman Jr. | |
| 9th Deputy Director of Central Intelligence | |
| In office May 7, 1969 – December 31, 1971 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Director | Richard Helms |
| Preceded by | Rufus Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Vernon A. Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1914 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1985 (aged 70) Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1935–1975 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Commandant 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/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy 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]
- ^ 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.