Robert Keller enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II and, as a Naval Aviator, was credited with shooting down one enemy aircraft in aerial combat and destroying two others. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
P.
Keller
February 9, 1920
–
Born:
Oakland
,
California
Home:
Berkeley
,
California
Awards Received
-
Legion of Merit
-
Legion of Merit
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
-
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
-
Silver Star
-
Legion of Merit
-
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 1971 – June 1972
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, J-3, Pacific Command from March 1971 to June 1972.
-
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
June 1968 – February 1971
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, FOUR Marine Aircraft Wing from June 1968 to March 1971.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
MajorBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Plane of Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), in Korea.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 223 (VMF-223)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (VMF-223) during World War II.
-
Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
MajorBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Action Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Plane of Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214), in Korea.
-
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
July 1, 1972 – September 1, 1974
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), 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 as Commanding General, Marine Corps Development and Education Command, Quantico, Virginia, from 1 July 1972 to 1 September 1944. 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.
-
Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
MajorBatallion:
Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)Division:
1st Marine Aircraft WingAction Date:
November 11, 1950
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Plane and Commanding Officer of Marine Fighter Squadron TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN (VMF-214) during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 11 November 1950. Assigned the mission of locating and attacking well-concealed enemy mortar and machine gun positions impeding the advancement of friendly forces in the vicinity of Yuha-ri and Ungi-gang, Major Keller boldly piloted his aircraft at brush top level in an attempt to draw the anti-aircraft fire and reveal their positions. After repeated efforts, he observed flashes of hostile guns directed against him and, immediately carrying out a series of attacks, personally scored direct hits with rockets and machine gun fire. Directing his strike group in a coordinated attack which covered the targets in a barrage of rockets, napalm and machine gun fire, he contributed materially to the success of friendly ground forces in advancing on their objective. His marked courage, skill and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
-
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
April 1967 – April 1968
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert P. Keller (MCSN: 0-6855), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Wing Commander, FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam from April 1967 to April 1968.