Robert E. Hogaboom
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Robert Edward Hogaboom was a decorated United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as chief of staff, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps between 1957 and 1959. Hogaboom was promoted to four-s
General Robert E. Hogaboom
From left to right: Hogaboom (Chief of Staff, 3rd Marine Division); Major General Graves B. Erskine (Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division) and Colonel John B. Wilson (acting Assistant Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division) near the field command post on Iwo Jima, February 1945.
Richmond K. Turner
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Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, commonly known as Kelly Turner, was an admiral of the United States Navy during the Second World War, where he commanded the Amphibious Force in the Pacific theater. Tur
Robert E. Hogaboom
…He was, meanwhile, promoted to the temporary rank of colonel in November 1942. In November 1943, Commander of Fifth Amphibious Force, Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner, requested a more experienced Marine officer to be assigned to his staff. Admiral Turner, known as "Terrible Turner" because of his furious temper…
Richmond Kelly Turner
Quote,"Deliver for D-Day!"
Turner with Marine Corps Major General Vandegrift during the planning of Operation Watchtower in July–August 1942.
Vice Admiral Turner