
Robert H. Barrow
Robert Hilliard Barrow (February 5, 1922 – October 30, 2008) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general. Barrow was the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983. He served for 41 years, including overseas command duty in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. General Barrow was awarded the Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in Korean and Vietnam, respectively.
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- #33 of 41National Order of Vietnam Winners
- #56 of 73Bronze Star Medal Recipients
- #66 of 84Legion of Merit Winners
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