Robert Tiebout graduated from Memphis State University in 1961 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

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Robert Tiebout graduated from Memphis State University in 1961 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.




Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert A. Tiebout, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Tiebout reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert A. Tiebout, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert A. Tiebout, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.