Robert O. Bare
Robert Osborne Bare | |
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Robert O. Bare as major general, USMC | |
| Born | June 18, 1901 Winterset, Iowa, US |
| Died | September 30, 1980 (aged 79) Salinas, California, US |
| Buried | Scattered at Sea |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1924–1957 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-3909 |
| Commands | Director of Personnel, HQMC 1st Marine Division ADC of 1st Marine Division CoS of 1st Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Robert Osborne Bare (June 18, 1901 – September 30, 1980) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted for his work as chief of staff of 1st Marine Division during World War II and later as Assistant Division Commander of the same unit during Korean War. Bare later retired as commanding general of the 1st Marine Division.