Robert Johnston emigrated to the United States in 1955 and graduated from San Diego college in 1961, at which time he was commissioned in the Marine Corps. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
B.
Johnston
October 6, 1937
–
Born:
Edinburgh
,
Scotland
Home:
San Diego
,
California
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 B. Johnston, United States Marine Corps, 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 Johnston reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert B. Johnston, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.