Robert P. Keller
Robert Prescott Keller | |
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Keller as Major General | |
| Nickname(s) | "Bob" |
| Born | February 9, 1920 Oakland, California, US |
| Died | November 13, 2010 (aged 90) Pensacola, Florida, US |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1940–1974 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-6855 |
| Commands | Develop. and Education Command 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 15 Marine Attack Squadron 531 Marine Night Fighter Squadron 533 Marine Attack Squadron 223 |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Air Medal (12) Purple Heart |
Robert Prescott Keller (February 9, 1920 – November 13, 2010) was a highly decorated Naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He began his career as reserve pilot during World War II; he shot down one enemy aircraft and damaged two others during New Britain campaign. Keller distinguished himself again as pilot during Korean War and later reached general's rank during Vietnam War.
He rose to the three-star rank and completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command at Quantico, Virginia, in September 1974 after 34 years of service.