Robert E. Haebel
Robert Edward Haebel | |
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3rd Marine Division Camp Pendleton | |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
Robert Edward Haebel (July 18, 1927 – May 25, 2017) was a United States Marine Corps major general whose last command was Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. He retired in 1987 after 42 years of service. He was interred with honors at Arlington National Cemetery September 16, 2017.
Biography
Robert Haebel was born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1927. He died on May 25, 2017, at the age of 89.[1]
Education
He graduated from high school in 1945. He earned a
Marine Corps career
In June 1945, Haebel enlisted in the Marine Corps. He reached the rank of sergeant prior to attending The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in June 1951.
In January 1952, he was ordered to Korea and participated in
He served at the Marine Barracks, Treasure Island,
Returning to the United States, he served at Headquarters, 5th Marine Corps Recruit Reserve District, Washington, D.C., and attended the Junior Course, Amphibious Warfare School, MCB Quantico. In June 1960 he was assigned to the
He returned to Camp Lejeune and served in Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. In April 1962, he was promoted to major.
He served as the Marine Officer Instructor,
Ordered to MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, in September 1968, Haebel served as Assistant G-3 Officer, and later, as G-3 Officer of the Recruit Depot. From August 1970 to June 1971, he attended the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, and upon completing the course was transferred to Hawaii as Plans Officer, G-3 Operations and Training Officer and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3 at Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He was promoted to colonel in May 1972.
In June 1975, he was ordered to the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa and served as Commanding Officer,
Ordered to Headquarters Marine Corps, General Haebel assumed duty as Director Personnel Management Division on July 28, 1978. He was promoted to major general on July 3, 1979, and assigned additional duty as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower in September 1979.
General Haebel assumed duty as Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., in July 1980. In June 1982, he was assigned duty as Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force/Commanding General, 3d Marine Division, FMF, Pacific on Okinawa. He served in this capacity until he became the Commanding General of Camp Pendleton on July 6, 1984.
Retirement
Major General Haebel retired from the Marine Corps on June 20, 1987, after 42 years of active duty service. On November 10, 2007, Haebel was the speaker at the 2007 Marine Corps Ball at Camp Pendleton, in honor of the Marine Corps' 232nd birthday.[2]
Awards and decorations
Major General Haebel's decorations include:
1st Row | Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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2nd Row | Combat "V"
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Combat "V"
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Purple Heart with one 5⁄16" Gold Star | Combat Action Ribbon | ||||||||||||
3rd Row | Navy Presidential Unit Citation | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | World War II Victory Medal
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4th Row | National Defense Service Medal with one star | Korean Service Medal | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal | Vietnam Service Medal | ||||||||||||
5th Row | Korean Presidential Unit Citation
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation
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United Nations Korea Medal
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Vietnam Campaign Medal |
See also
Notes
- ^ "Robert Haebel Obituary - Eternal Hills Cemetery & Mortuary - Oceanside CA". obits.dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs — Military ball coming to base". North County Times. October 31, 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
References
- This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
- "Official Biography for Robert E. Haebel". Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. July 2000. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- "Official Biography of Robert E. Haebel". Biographies — General Officers and Senior Executives. Manpower & Reserve Affairs, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- Miller, Patricia Ann (2007). "Chapter 8: Famous Marcus Hook Personalities". Marcus Hook. Arcadia Publishing. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-7385-5013-8. Retrieved 2008-08-16.