Robert B. Carney Jr.

Robert Bostwick Carney Jr.
BGen Frank E. Garretson, BGen Mauro J. Padalino and BGen Robert B. Carney Jr. in 1969
Born(1919-09-24)September 24, 1919
Washington, D.C.
DiedMarch 9, 1983(1983-03-09) (aged 63)
Arlington, Virginia
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1941–1972
RankBrigadier General
Commands9th Marine Amphibious Brigade
ConflictsWorld War II Vietnam War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
RelationsRobert Carney (father)
Richard K. Sutherland (father in law)

Robert Bostwick Carney Jr. (September 24, 1919 – March 9, 1983) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who served in World War II and the Vietnam War.

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