October 25th Barrow Hall, HQ Building, Parris Island SC

This was my Dad's headquarters building as well when he Commanded Parris Island, 1962-64.

Barrow Hall

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 Diego, 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 Battalion 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 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   2. Barrow Hall; Duplicate Markers flank the steps at right and left   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. Location. 32° 20.922′ N, 80° 40.476′ W. Marker is in Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Panama Street east of Santo Domingo Street, on the left when traveling east.. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America.   Official Marine Corps Photograph 3. General Robert Hilliard Barrow   Also see . . . 1. The Patriot Files, General Robert H. Barrow. General Barrow retired as Commandant on 30 June 1983 and returned to his native state of Louisiana. 2. General Robert Hilliard Barrow , Wikipedia entry. General Barrow died on October 30, 2008 at the age of 86