Robert E. Hogaboom Military person

Robert Edward Hogaboom (November 13, 1902–November 11, 1993) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as Chief of Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. Hogaboom was promoted to four-star rank upon retirement as a "tombstone general".

Personal facts

Birth date	November 13, 1902
Birth place	Meridian Mississippi
Date of death	November 11, 1993
Place of death	Maryland

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit
military operations	Korean War Battle of Iwo Jima World War II Battle of Kwajalein Battle of Guam Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	1st Marine Division
service start	1925
service end	1959