| Robert B. Carney Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1919 |
| Died | March 9, 1983 (aged 63) |
| Place of birth | Washington, D.C. |
| Place of death | Arlington, Virginia |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Relations | Robert Carney (father) |
Robert B. Carney Jr. (September 24, 1919 – March 9, 1983) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served in World War II and the Vietnam War.
Early life and education[]
Carney was born in Washington, D.C. on 24 September 1919, the son of naval officer and future admiral Robert Carney and Grace Carney.
Military career[]
World War II[]
Carney joined the United States Marine Corps in 1941 and was commissioned in April 1942.[1]
Carney participated in the Bougainville Campaign and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.[1]
Vietnam War[]
Carney served as assistant division commander of the 3rd Marine Division.[1] He commanded the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade on Okinawa from 1 November 1968 to 21 November 1969.
Later life[]
Carney retired from the Marines in June 1972.[1] He died on 9 March 1983.
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Robert Carney, Jr., 63, Dies". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1983/03/14/robert-carnet-jr-63-dies/e0a493d2-6818-4360-a24c-4af7dc607965/. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
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