Robert B. Johnston | |
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Born | Edinburgh, Scotland | October 6, 1937
Died | October 19, 2023 | (aged 86)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1961–1995 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | II Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Forces Europe Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Camp Pendleton I Marine Expeditionary Force Officer Candidates School 8th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War Operation Restore Hope |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Robert Ballantyne Johnston (October 6, 1937 – October 19, 2023) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general whose last duty assignment was as Commander, Marine Forces Atlantic, Marine Forces Europe and II Marine Expeditionary Force. During the Gulf War, he served as the Central Command Chief-of-Staff. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1995 after over 34 years of service. Johnston died on October 19, 2023, at the age of 86.[1]
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