Fort Bliss in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Robertson House

Quarters 231

Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

1. Robertson House Marker

Inscription. These quarters are named in honor of Major General Jarrett Jackson Robertson (1940-1993), who served his country in numerous positions of great responsibility. Major General Robertson was distinguished cavalryman whose illustrious career included combat tours in Vietnam and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His assignments at Fort Bliss included Commander, 2d Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from 1980-1982 and Commander and 62d Colonel of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment from 1987-1989. Major General Robertson's superb leadership selfless devotion to duty and total dedication to his soldiers and their families were an inspiration to all. Major General Robertson was killed in a tragic helicopter accident in 1993 while serving as Deputy Commanding General, Fifth US Corps. The Robertson House now serves as a lasting remembrance to his faithful service and houses distinguished visitors to Fort Bliss.

Erected by Fort Bliss.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 31° 48.554′ N, 106° 26.264′ W. Memorial

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is in Fort Bliss, Texas, in El Paso County. It is on Sheridan Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 231 Sheridan Rd, El Paso TX 79936, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Trans-Pecos.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel George Ruhlen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pershing House (about 300 feet away); Quarters 236 Sheridan (about 400 feet away); Initial Construction Period (about 500 feet away); First Expansion Period (about 700 feet away); Joshua Micah Mills (about 800 feet away); Historical Building 241 - The Guardhouse, 1893 (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Wallace Smith Bliss Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Kevin W., April 13, 2016

2. Robertson House Marker

of all markers in Fort Bliss.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.