AKA Robert Hilliard Barrow

Born: 5-Feb-1922
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA
Died: 30-Oct-2008
Location of death: St. Francisville, LA
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, St. Francisville, LA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: 27th USMC Commandant, 1979-83

Military service: USMC (1942-83)

Wife: Patricia Ann Collins Pulliam ("Patty", m. 29-Aug-1953, d. 13-Feb-2006, two sons, three daughters)
Son: Charles C. Pulliam
Son: Robert H. Barrow
Daughter: Cathleen P. Harmon
Daughter: Barbara B. Kanegaye
Daughter: Mary B. Hannigan

    University: Louisiana State University (attended 1939-42)
    University: National War College (1968)

    US Marine Corps Commandant (1979-83)
    US Defense Department Asst. Commandant, USMC (1978-79)
    US Defense Department Commanding General, FMF Atlantic (1976-78)
    US Defense Department Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower (1975-76)
    Marine Corps Association President (1978-79)
    Bronze Star
    Legion of Merit
    Navy Distinguished Service Medal
    Silver Star

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