Robert B. Carney Jr.

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.

Robert B. Carney Jr.
Born(1919-09-24)September 24, 1919
Washington, D.C.
DiedMarch 9, 1983(1983-03-09) (aged 63)
Arlington, Virginia
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1941–1972
RankBrigadier General
Commands held9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
Battles/warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
RelationsRobert Carney (father)

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.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.

  1. "Robert Carney, Jr., 63, Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
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