Robert Prescott Keller | |
|---|---|
 Keller as Major General | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bob" |
| Born | February 9, 1920 Oakland, California, US |
| Died | November 13, 2010 (aged 90) Pensacola, Florida, US |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1940–1974 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-6855 |
| Commands | Develop. and Education Command 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 15 Marine Attack Squadron 531 Marine Night Fighter Squadron 533 Marine Attack Squadron 223 |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (12) Purple Heart |
Robert Prescott Keller (February 9, 1920 – November 13, 2010) was a highly decorated Naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He began his career as reserve pilot during World War II; he shot down one enemy aircraft and damaged two others during New Britain campaign. Keller distinguished himself again as pilot during Korean War and later reached general's rank during Vietnam War.[1]
He rose to the three-star rank and completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command at Quantico, Virginia, in September 1974 after 34 years of service.[2][1]
- ^ a b "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress, page 18038". United States Congress. 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- ^ "Robert P. Keller Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-10-07.