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Robert
Neale
MacKinnon

Born:

, 

Philippine Islands

Home:

Fort Sheridan

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Robert MacKinnon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, SIXTH Army and Readiness Region NINE, from 1975 to 1976.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel MacKinnon distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigade, and subsequently as Chief of Staff of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel MacKinnon, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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 from1969 to 1971.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Department of the Army, from 1965 to 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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 Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    1st Aviation Brigade

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Neale MacKinnon, United States Army, was awarded the Army 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, 1st Aviation Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1971 to 1972.