Robert B. Carney Jr.
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Washington, D.C.
Arlington, Virginia
Robert Bostwick Carney Jr. | |
|---|---|
 BGen Frank E. Garretson, BGen Mauro J. Padalino and BGen Robert B. Carney Jr. in 1969 | |
| Born | September 24, 1919 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | March 9, 1983 (aged 63) Arlington, Virginia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1972 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 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) Richard K. Sutherland (father in law) |
Robert Bostwick 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.
Carney was born in Washington, D.C., on 24 September 1919, the son of naval officer and future admiral Robert Carney and Grace Carney. He graduated from Western High School and Dartmouth College.[2]
Military career
World War II
Carney joined the United States Marine Corps in 1941 and was commissioned in April 1942.[3]
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.[3] On Iwo Jima he led Company G of 3rd Battalion, 28th Marines,[4] which cleared the right flank of Mount Suribachi on 22 February 1945 (D+3).
On his return from the Pacific he was stationed at Long Beach. On 19 February 1944 he was engaged to Miss Natalie Sutherland, daughter of General Richard K. Sutherland.[2]
Post-World War II
In the early 1950s he became the U.S. Marine advisor to the Commandant of the Republic of China Marine Corps in Taiwan. In that role he helped organize the ROCMC with a structure similar to a U.S. Marine division, and he also expanded the American advisory mission to the ROCMC.[5]
He commanded the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., from 1964 to 1968.[6]
Vietnam War
Carney served as assistant division commander of the 3rd Marine Division from 8 November 1968 to 9 June 1969.[3][7][8] From 1 April to 21 May 1969 he commanded Task Force Hotel in western Quảng Trị Province, during which time it conducted Operation Purple Martin.[9][8] He subsequently commanded the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade on Okinawa from 13 June to 7 November 1969.[10]
Later life
Carney retired from the Marines in June 1972. He died on 9 March 1983 and was survived by his wife Natalie, a son and a daughter.[3] He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
