Robert B. Johnston

Robert B. Johnston
Born	(1937-10-06)October 6, 1937 Edinburgh, Scotland
Died	October 19, 2023(2023-10-19) (aged 86)
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1961–1995
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	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 CENTCOM 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]