Parris Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Barrow Hall

Photographed by Paul Henry, June 26, 2009

1. Barrow Hall Marker

Inscription. General Robert H. Barrow enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942, and was assigned as an assistant drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diago, before being commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1943. He served during World War II in occupied China, supporting guerrilla forces and earning the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for heroic action in the face of the enemy. During the Korean War he commanded Company A, 1st Battallion, 1st Marines, during the epic Inchon-Seoul campaign. Later, during the 1st Marine Division's historic retrograde from the Chosin Reservoir, he earned a Navy Cross for multiple actions near Koto-Ri. During 1968 and 1969 he commanded the 9th Marine Regiment in numerous combat actions in Vietnam including Operation Dewey Canyon, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the U.S. Army.

As a general officer he commanded Camp Smedley D. Butler in Okinawa, served as the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, and commanded Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic. In his most senior headquarters assignments, he served as the deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, and as

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the Assistant Commandant prior to be nominated as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

General Barrow was the first Commandant to serve a regular four-year tour as a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1979 to 1983). He ensured the success of the Corps' transition to an all- volunteer force by raising education standards and focusing the Corps on retaining quality individuals through professional education. He was also instrumental in bringing positive changes to recruit training. General Barrow's talent, vision, and leadership positioned the Marine Corps to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Constructed 1941
Dedicated in honor of General Robert H. Barrow
13 December 2002

Erected 2002 by U.S. Marine Corps.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 2002.

Location. 32° 20.922′ N, 80° 40.476′ W. Marker is on Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is on Panama Street east of Santo Domingo Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:

Barrow Hall; Duplicate Markers flank the steps at right and left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

2. Barrow Hall; Duplicate Markers flank the steps at right and left

Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Japanese 75mm Field Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. Brodstrom Marker U.S.M.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plane Crash Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peatross Parade Deck (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uncommon Valor (approx. half a mile away); To Purple Heart Recipients (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Historic Union Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Blue Channel Corporation (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parris Island.

Also see . . . General Robert Hilliard Barrow , Wikipedia entry.

General Robert Hilliard Barrow image. Click for full size.

Official Marine Corps Photograph

3. General Robert Hilliard Barrow

General Barrow died on October 30, 2008 at the age of 86 (Submitted on July 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,445 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.