Robert O. Bare

Robert Osborne Bare
Robert O. Bare as major general, USMC
Born(1901-06-18)June 18, 1901
Winterset, Iowa, US
DiedSeptember 30, 1980(1980-09-30) (aged 79)
Salinas, California, US
Buried
Scattered at Sea
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1924–1957
RankLieutenant general
Service number0-3909
CommandsDirector of Personnel, HQMC
1st Marine Division
ADC of 1st Marine Division
CoS of 1st Marine Division
Battles / warsWorld War II

Chinese Civil War

Korean War

AwardsDistinguished 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.