Donn J. Robertson

Donn John Robertson
Donn John Robertson
	LTG Donn J. Robertson, USMC
Born	September 9, 1916; Willow City, North Dakota, U.S.
Died	March 4, 2000 (aged 83); Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1938–1972
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-5839
Commands held	III Marine Amphibious Force; Marine Corps Reserve; 1st Marine Division; 4th Marine Division; 5th Marine Division; Camp Pendleton
Battles/wars	World War II Defense of Samoa; Battle of Iwo Jima; Vietnam War Operation Union II; Operation Swift; Tet Offensive; Operation Allen Brook; Operation Mameluke Thrust;
Awards	Navy Cross; Distinguished Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit

Donn John Robertson (September 9, 1916 – March 4, 2000) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted for his service as commanding general of III Marine Amphibious Force and 1st Marine Division during Vietnam War.

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