Ray A. Robinson
Ray Albert Robinson | |
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Battles/wars | World War I World War II *Battle of Guam *Battle of Iwo Jima |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star |
General Ray Albert Robinson (June 1, 1896 – March 26, 1976) was a
After the Iwo Jima campaign, Robinson was made assistant commander of the 5th Marine Division, earning the
Biography
Robinson was born on June 1, 1896, in
World War I
After intensive training with the 13th Marines, he embarked with that regiment for France in September 1918. Overseas he saw service as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General
Inter-war years
Robinson returned from France in July 1919, and was stationed at Quantico until September 1921. He sailed shortly afterward to begin a two-year tour of duty at the Marine barracks,
Robinson returned from China in March 1929, and the following month, he reported to Quantico, where he was attached while serving that summer as officer in charge of the Marine detachment at President Hoover's summer camp. In September 1929, he entered the Company Officers Course in the Marine Corps Schools at Quantico, which he completed in June 1930. He then served briefly at San Diego before going to sea in October 1930, as commander of the Marine detachment aboard the USS Colorado. Completing that tour of duty in September 1932, he was ordered to the Marine barracks at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, where he served in various capacities for almost three years.
In August 1935, Robinson was again ordered to Quantico, where he served as post maintenance officer and safety engineer before entering the Senior Course in August, 1938. Graduating in May 1939, he was ordered once more to China. There he served successively as executive and operations officer of the Marine detachment at the
World War II
Leaving Washington in January 1944, Robinson embarked for the
Post-war service
In August 1947, Robinson reported again to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, where he served as director of the Division of Plans and Policies for almost two years. After that he was
Relieved by Major General John C. McQueen, Robinson was transferred to Norfolk in October 1956. Robinson served there as commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, from November 1, 1956, until his retirement from the Marine Corps on November 1, 1957. He was advanced to four-star rank on retirement by reason of having been specially commended for heroism in combat.[2]
General Robinson died in
Awards and decorations
General Robinson's awards include:
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valor device
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Bronze Star | ||
Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 service star | Navy Unit Commendation w/ 1 service star | Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | World War I Victory Medal w/ 1 service star |
Yangtze Service Medal | China Service Medal | American Defense Service Medal w/ Base clasp | American Campaign Medal |
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 2 service stars
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World War II Victory Medal
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Navy Occupation Service Medal | National Defense Service Medal |
See also
Notes
- ^ McNalty, 1995.
- ^ Robinson was promoted to four-star general on retirement under provision of the Act of February 23, 1942. See "Four-Star Generals of the Marine Corps". History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "General Ray A. Robinson, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
- Nalty, Bernard C. (1995). "Change Comes to the Marine Corps". The Right to Fight: African-American Marines in World War II. Marines in World War II Commemorative Series. Marine Corps Historical Center, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
Further reading
- Robinson, Ray A. (1968). "Reminiscences of Ray Albert Robinson". Oral History Program, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps Historical Center (Interview). Interviewed by Frank, Benis M. Washington, D.C.