Robert E. Cushman Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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25th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Date of Birth: 24-Dec-1914
Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Date of Death: 02-Jan-1985
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Robert E. Cushman Jr.
- Robert Everton Cushman Jr.
- (December 24, 1914 – January 2, 1985) was a United States Marine Corps general who served as the 25th commandant of the Marine Corps from January 1, 1972, to June 30, 1975.
- He was honored for heroism during World War II at the battles of Guam (Navy Cross), Bougainville (Bronze Star Medal) and Iwo Jima (Legion of Merit).
- He also commanded all Marine forces in the Vietnam War from June to December 1967, and served as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1969 to 1971.
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