Background
Taber, Robert Clinton was born on October 11, 1917 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Laurence Sebring and Ethel (Lanning) Taber.
Taber, Robert Clinton was born on October 11, 1917 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Laurence Sebring and Ethel (Lanning) Taber.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1938. Graduate, Army War College, 1958.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1940. Advanced through grades to lieutenant general. Commanding general Joint United States Military Advisory Group Cambodia, 1963.
Assistant division Commander 82d Airborne Division, 1964-1965. Assistant commandant United States Army Command and General Staff College Leavenworth, Kansas, 1965-1966. Chief of staff United States Army Vietnam, 1967-1968.
Director doctrine and systems Department Army, 1968-1969. Commanding general 3d Infantry Division Germany, 1970-1971. Principal deputy assistant secretary defense manpower and research affairs, 1971-1974.
Member United States Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Clubs: Cruising of Am, Ocean Cruising, International Aerobatic.
Married Jane Feeter, July 20, 1940 (deceased 1982). 1 child, John Robert. Married Lynn Parker, June 12, 1992.