Robert Nichols enlisted in the Marine Corps as a private in 1939, and was later commissioned a second lieutenant in November 1944. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
L.
Nichols
February 9, 1922
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Born:
Providence
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Rhode Island
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Nichols, 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 Division Deputy G-3, Chief of Staff, TASK FORCE YANKEE; and as Commanding Officer, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam in 1966.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert L. Nichols, 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.