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Robert Bare graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1924. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    September 30 – October 15, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces China Theater, General Orders No. 277 (December 17, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Colonel Robert Osborne Bare (MCSN: 0-3909), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period 30 September 1945 to 15 October 1945.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    June 13, 1952 – March 31, 1953

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Robert Osborne Bare (MCSN: 0-3909), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while serving with the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), from 13 June 1952 to 31 March 1953. Serving as Assistant Division Commander, Brigadier General Bare displayed an outstanding degree of initiative, courage and professional skill. By his frequent inspections of the front line tactical positions, coupled with his knowledge of military tactics and appreciation of enemy methods, he was able to advise courses of action which led to sound decisions that contributed substantially to the military successes of the division. He was in direct charge of directing, coordinating and supervising the construction and fortification of the extensive KANSAS line in the division sector and of making it into an impregnable position ready for occupancy on short notice. This involved many difficult and complex problems of tactics, coordination, construction and supply which his wide professional skill greatly assisted in solving. This required long, intense and strenuous effort on his part and he was daily subjected to the hazards of numerous uncharted mines and harassing enemy artillery fire. As a result of Brigadier General Bare’s great personal effort, diligence and skill the division was the first in the Corps to which it was attached to complete its organization of the critical KANSAS line. Brigadier General Bare’s presence in the exposed areas on the main line of resistance served as an inspiration to all who observed him and his great personal courage, determination and outstanding leadership throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    November 1, 1944 – June 22, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Colonel Robert Osborne Bare (MCSN: 0-3909), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of a Marine Division from 1 November 1944 to 22 June 1945. Colonel Bare displayed his high professional attainments in supervising many details connected with re-equipping and training, which effected a virtual reorganization of the division during the five months preceding operations against the enemy. During the planning phase his broad understanding of amphibious technique was clearly demonstrated by his skill in solving many tactical and logistic problems in close harmony with other naval units, resulting in a flawless accomplishment of assault landings against the enemy on Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands. Thereafter, throughout the eighty-three day campaign, he coordinated the means of carrying the attack to the enemy. His skill and determination were an inspiration to his associates, and his actions contributed materially to the success of a most difficult operation. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Colonel Bare is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)