Background
Haebel, Robert Edward was born on July 18, 1927 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William John and Blanche Harriet Haebel.
Haebel, Robert Edward was born on July 18, 1927 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William John and Blanche Harriet Haebel.
Bachelor of Science in Education, West Chester State Teachers College, Pennsylvania, 1951. Master of Arts in Education, University New Mexico, 1967. Master of Arts in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1971.
Enlisted in, United States Marine Corps, 1945; second in command Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1951; advanced through grades to major general, United States Marine Corps, 1976; service in, Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan and Vietnam commanding general, Force Troops, 1976-1978; director personnel management, Division Headquarters United States Marine Corps, 1978-1980; assistant deputy chief staff manpower, Division Headquarters United States Marine Corps, 1979-1980; commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina., 1980-1982; commanding general, 3d Marine Amphibious Force, 1982-1984; commanding general, MCB, Camp Pendleton, California, 1984-1987; retired, United States Marine Corps, 1987; with, Public Health Superior vena cava syndrome, County of San Diego, since 1988.
Married Barbara Louise Shellenberger, September 1, 1951. Children: Deborah L., Lisa L., Jeffrey C.