Carson Abel Roberts

Carson Abel Roberts
Born	(1905-09-04)September 4, 1905 Lancaster, Wisconsin
Died	December 19, 1983(1983-12-19) (aged 78) Pinehurst, North Carolina
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1929–1964
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands held	MAG-33 1st Marine Aircraft Wing 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
Battles/wars	World War II Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign Mariana and Palau Islands campaign Battle of Okinawa Korean War
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star

Carson Abel Roberts (September 4, 1905 – December 19, 1983) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps.

Biography

Roberts was born on September 4, 1905, in

During the Korean War, he served as deputy chief of staff of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, later becoming chief of staff. He also commanded Marine Aircraft Group 33. From 1952 to 1953, he served as chief of staff of aircraft of the Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. Later he was named assistant commander of Marine Corps Air Station Quantico. He served as inspector general of the Marine Corps and as director of armed forces information and education with the United States Department of Defense.

In 1957, he became deputy chief of staff of plans at the headquarters of the Marine Corps. From there, he became commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Later he became commanding general of aircraft of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, before being named commander of the entire Fleet Marine Force, Pacific in 1962. His retirement was effective as of March 1, 1964.

Awards and decorations

Awards he received include the

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