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(1070) CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD UNIT /ORGANIZATION REMARKS PRIMARY DUTY INACTIVE MCRFAA KSC MCRFAC, KSC MCRFAC 750409 760711 TO 760723 ASG ATD TO CO, Nav Justice School, Newport, RI Naval Justice Course JD 7904~8-TERM MTU CA-15 EMBOSSED PLATE IMPRESSION I NAME (LUii MUELLER ROBERT SWAN fFlrll) fMlddlol NAVMC 111(31 fR!V. 6-741 , . _ . , _ all edltiono ot NAV 123 (21 and All P - 1 edltlona of NA\IMC 111 (31 - h are ob.-. and will not be u-1 U/1: SH SH: 0000-00-000- tll03 CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OF OUT\. JIGNMENTS PERIOD UNIT OR ORGANIZATION FROM ':l,() Arn::r hh I <../NrwA7 "fi'Phh~ ()?"}<'phh,Q; :5Ju 168 ?nNo:;fi7 -12~:(;-.~-5e. 69)5:)2 ()I ".,C)Q5iJI b'.;:lU)l;::'. 6 90'5 'l? 690'11 h 69051{;'/ b9ll01 TTC\Mf'.R nr s 7linR?7 )J;i1qu& rr1 l.:JL/-rit ' ------- v7~i nr v~ Pt?r. ti 1.rt- a ti C' r1' -- --_'...:._'e ;;·· _.-) ~ .-~(~':.:.. V::i ~"': '- GO .t!lXO ?nri 6 . -. 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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 1950-0-343023 INFORMATION RELEASABLE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT NAME: ROBERT SWAN MUELLER I I I BRANCH OF SERVICE AND SERIAL/SERVICE NUMBER(S): UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND USMC RESERVES/ 2317837 DATES OF SERVICE: AUGUST 30, 1966 TO JUNE 18 I 1980 ACTIVE DUTY DATES: USMCR NOVEMBER 20, 1967 TO FEBRUARY 1, ACTIVE DUTY USMC: FEBRUARY 2,1968 TO AUGUST 28, 1970. 1968. DUTY STATUS: RESIGNED RANK/GRADE: CAPTAIN SALARY: N/A SOURCE OF COMMISSION: OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBER: N/A ASSIGNMENTS AND GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS: ENCLOSED MILITARY EDUCATION: OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL;RANGER COURSE;AIRBORNE COURSE. DECORATIONS AND AWARDS: ENCLOSED I TRANSCRIPT OF COURT-MARTIAL TRIAL: NOT ON FILE PHOTOGRAPH: ENCLOSED PLACE OF ENTRY: PHILADELPHIA, PA PLACE OF SEPARATION: ARLINGTON, VA FOR DECEASED VETERAN ONLY PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH LOCATION OF DEATH PLACE OF BURIAL NOTE: N/A denotes information is not available in the veteran's records NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION NA FORM 13164 (Rev. 02-02) DECO RA TIO NS AND AW ARDS: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• PURPLE HEART BRONZE STAR MEDAL WITH COMBAT "V" DEVICE COMBAT ACTION RIBBON NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL NA VY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH COMBAT "V" DEVICE AND I GOLD STAR VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS MARINE CORPS MARKSMAN RIFLE BADGE MARINE CORPS EXPERT PISTOL BADGE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1960 DEVICE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM GALLANTRY CROSS WITH BRONZE STAR REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CIVIL ACTIONS MEDAL MARINE CORPS HONORABLE DISCHARGE BUTTON MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON **********NOTHING FOLLOWS********** RECORD OF SERVICE PROFICIENCY ORGANIZATION REASON DATE PRIMARY DllTY GENERAL I Ml LI TARY RES O:FF CANDS MCS. Q.UANT. VA@ RES OFF CANDS' MCS. QUl\.NT. VA. I 30Aug66 Enl/Jd. SUBJECTS I CON. ! DUTY /,,..., Tr Il-1a.ct1 ve OCS MCS. QUANT. VP. .20Nov67 Jd At::1.a EAD OCS. MCS. QUANT. V~ - 01Feb68 D'l;:i I I 1 j I I I I !I I ' i ' I I I I i I I EMBOSSED PLATE IMPRESSION I (Widdle) ~llPFRSEDES OF I L__QQC I HAVMC 118(3)-PD (Rev. 6-62) ....-- Inactive 19Nov67 NAME (Lai I) 51GNil.TURE MARl(ING OFFICfH DUCT I. SERVICE NO. PREVIOUS EDITION WHICH \I/ILL BE USED ! .,,':\ I / ~ The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL to SECOND LIEUTENANT ROBERT SWAN MUELLER III [JNJTED STATES MARE"iE CORPS RESERVE for service as set forth in the following CJTATIO]\T: "For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division. On 11 December 1968, Second Lieutenant Mueller's platoon was the lead element tn a company size combat patrol being conducted in the Mutter's Ridge area of Q'/C'ng Tri Province when the Marines came under a heavy volume of small arms, automaric weapons, and grenade launcher fire from a North Vietnamese Army compm:y ::nd sustained numerous casualties. Quickly esrablishing a defensive perimeter, Sa:.Jud Lieutenant Mueller fearlessly moved from one position to another, directing the accurate counterfire of his men and shouting words of encouragement to them. Wi!lz complete disregard for his uwn safety, he then skillfully supervised the evacuatio11 of casualties from the hazardous area and, on one occasion, personally led a fire t..:am across the fire-swept terrain to recover a mortally wounded Marine who had falle.'z in a position forward of the friendly. lines. Second Lieutenant Mueller's courage, aggressive initiative and umvavering devotion to duty at great personal risk were instrumental in the defeat of the enemy force and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service." Second Lieutenant Mueller is authorized to wear the Combat "V". FOR THE PRESIDENT, rY. C..J ~~ ((I. H. W. BUSE, JR. LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U. S. MARINE CORPS COMMANDING GENERAL, FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC T.:?C service ::,-; sc 1 ,,, l}'i T..".? H, ~· ·')?:~le? ,-, th:: :_ Cl'~-- _{)j5 ·-;-·c_"· .1 J_ .:._ ·~ '-~, .. _.:: ~ '). . :< f\, _r_ )J ~· i. I 'J ( . -' r_; .~~ : -·') 7:, ,' _! \. , \_ i.J -- ,- ;_/.._ ,''' I l-· / 7\_~~ s The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting a gold star in lieu of the second NA VY COiYJMENDATJON MEDAL to FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERTS. MUELLER III UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For meritorious service while serving in various capacities with the Third Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 17 November 1968 to 5 November 1969. Throughout this period, First Lieutenant Mueller performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Initially assigned as a Platoon Commander with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, he participated in numerous major cornbat operations in the ]\Torthern I Corps Tactical Zone and repeatedly distinguished himself by his courage and composure under fire as he aggressively maneuvered his platoon into aC:vantageous positions from which to direct offensives against enemy forces. Reassigned as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General on 17 May 1969, First Lieutenant Mueller tirelessly monitored the general's schedule of daily activities and provided maxirnwn assistance in many areas, thereby enabling the commanding general to concentrate hfs full time and attention to nwre important matters of command. His diplomatic 1J.nd congenial manner dw7ng frequent contacts with Vietnamese civilian and military officials cmitributed significantly to the rapport enjoyed by the commanding general and his staff with the local populace and materially enhanced the Marine Corps' image in Quang Tri Province. By his diligence, superb professionalism, and loyal devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Mueller earned the rcsJJect of all who served with him and upheld the finest traditions of the JVlarine Corps and of the United Swtes Naval Service." Tf1e Combat _!)istinguishing Device is authorized. FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE NA VY, I I! I I -1' ! if ·- 4 ~ 4: c.~ / 17~~- Lr i"' H. IY. BUSE, JR. LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U S MARB'lE COR' S COi'vlMANDING GENERAL, FLEET MARINE FORCE, ' 'JFJC Se, re :CJJ' of the _[ ro --. :--, _,- :..) ',~ --~ I<' L, CJT< c>J, hec ; :• ·.· (') L., .~-' . ":.._ V (; - T/ze .J }-/ lJi·. I; /_I '~-· :..: ,' ,-, :_·r ,l/_. ~ ---'-'- / _j__ , ,,..._, T I_, /CS The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting a gold star in lieu of the second NA VY COMMENDATION MEDAL to FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERTS. MUELLER III UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: "For meritorious service while serving in various capacities with the Third Marine Division in connection ·with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 17 November 1968 to 5 November 1969. Throughout this period, First Lieutenant Mueller pe1fonned his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Initially assigned as a Platoon Commander with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, he participated in numerous major combat operations in the Northern I Corps Tactical Zone and repeatedly distinguished himself by his courage and composure under fire as he aggressively maneuv?rcd his platoon into advantageous positions from which to direct offensives against enrn:y forces. Reassigned as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General on 17 May 1969, First Lieutenant Mueller tirelessly monitored the general's schedule of daily activities and provided maximum assistance in many areas, thereby enabling the commanding general to concentrate his full time and attention to more important matters of comniand. His diplomatic and congenial manner during frequent contacts with 'Vietnamese civilian and military officials contributed significantly to the rapport enjoyed by the commanding general and his staff with the local populace and rnaterially enhanced the Marine Corps' image in Quang Tri Province. By his diligence, superb pr:J/essionalism, and loyal devotion to dury, First Lieutenant Mueller earned the ;·p0pect of all vvho sened with him and upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States l\Ta11al Service." The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE l'./AVY, · 4:0~~ .r /?r H. W. BUSE, LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U. S. MARINE CO COlr11l1AND!JVG GEl\'ERAL, FLEET MARINE FORCE, S .Ii 'JFJC ' j The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL to it SECOND LIEUTENANT ROBERT SWAN MUELLER III 'I !1 li UNITED STATES MAR!lv-E CORPS RESERVE if !1'I l,[ for service as set forth in the following i1 l! ii CITATION: l ~ ~ "For heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division. On 11 December 1968, Second Lieutenant lviueller's platoon vvas the lead element in a -company size combat patrol being conducted in the Mutter's Ridge area of Quang Tri Proi,ince when the li1arines came under a heavy volume of small arms, autonwtic weapons, and grenade launcher fire from a North Vietnamese Anny company and sustained numerous casualties. Quickly establishing a defensive perimeter, Second Lieutenant Mueller fea;-Zessly moved from one position to another, directing the accurate counterfi.re of his men and shouting H'ords of encouragement to them. With complete disregard for his own safety, he then skillfully supervised the evacuation of casualties from the hazardous area and, on one occasion, personally led a fire team across the fire-swept terrain to recover a mortally wounded Marine who had fallen in a position forivard of the friendly lines. Second Lieutenant Mueller's courage, aggressive initiarive and unwavering devotion to duty at great personal risk were instrumental in the defeat of the enemy force and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service." Second Lieutenant Mueller is authorized to wear the Combat "V". FOR THE PRESIDENT, . ~0~e_~ . H. W. BUSE, JR. LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS . COMMANDING GENERAL, FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC I' ' ::;1~;"~~~jf;;; ... :.~· ~­ :-.c.-~~;,::· t;.:--7~: ~~·-~?;~~\, ··:~-::~1.:r:.•~.~.:.1_~;~>~< . ,• . . .•. ·__ __-.·.·:_:.•_·_.-_•. in pres en ting the - - ... ::::i_; - - ~~_!f:$-coNJrlllEUTiii:Af.ffRCOBEIJ,T~SWA1vji1UELLER Ill :·:_, • __ :;.--· __ :..·- ..:;..:..:__ • ~""~'i.c: :;_,,_-, ;,.;,.,=; C. • -·,.>-" • ·:·' -- - ; _,_-_ -' • "•-. __:~ __,,_,/"'.:;_,~.-~...-.-<: .•·9~~;~~tR~l~~g~~iitr;:7&~:~7~tfl»~Re$~VE ·.1, II_:·;.-,~_:·.•- :_~.· •:_= •• ~~\:/__"~~?:_;./-~-- BRONZK$:'[~fe?!J:EDAL to , .5.:..::;:;e'-c';_,.;,_·:·~_,' "· "~ _c- . -··....·Thf.~-pf¢dmt of_ ' ' • '. eifiTuw- . .. ,:: ;;·,;:~,~£:'~?.:""' ~:. . , . : ·•·· < >-': /: ._ .;·<:. . . -·· '"FOi'· kerolt:' achievement in coonectfon·with operations agaM.s t · -· the ene_ifi£ ___ fipR~pim_~~~filf.efntlin.wlftB1~,se_nmgt#£ZPiatoon Commander w~th • _· .: -=:: _, Compan:fti;};~eond BUtti!Jiton~- Foun!i Marliiesi· Ti~ril "!Jarine Division. im 11 Decemper:tg68~ .$econif Lieutemnl Mlieller's :~tOO.~ l:oiu the lead elemi;wm a company,ijze.'t:ombatpatrol belng.con~cted iir.itheM~tter's.Ridge area of Q•1ang -Trf Provi~c~~;when,-"t!le.MQrines came umler~tJ hea.'v'Y' volume of small arms, autvrr.uric weapons; iiM-ireirade Ztlfmcher fire fn;nn a N0rth .viehU:i ineSe Army compar:-; :ind ,\~fained !IU-w,;iouscJi•ttes. Quickly esi{J.bMshing iE'J~fehsive perimeter, Secrmd -- I)eutenaf!t;.''Jff~$,lle.r;.ff!iirtef,is:ly w«:Jwed:j'ro~t»fe ppsificm:_tg_another, directi,l5 rhe - 7iccurate,.c,oiinf~rfl1'e ofhfS~menarulshouttng)vor'rJs·of#ncofir,agernent to thetr With :• {qmplete,_dl$r£ittrJ.forhiS ownsafety,-_lie!h~~:skJU[ully~upervised the evacua1wn of ca.hU:dtt~froi1'~1ii~-ho.zardoi&s and~ Di ~n~ Dfcasion~persona!ly Jed afire team a~/q~ the]i&,~w'.ept -t~rrain t-0 recovef: d mort~llywow:}JedMarine who had fallen in -· .'r.r ·fapsition fq~rd of the- friendly /in.eS_. Se~OFJ.til.te:U{enant Mueller's courage, aiili:esstve, 'liafi!~tfve. and_. W'IW6 verlng ~flon: to :d1ity' at~'grea t personal rls k. were area 1 . ' ; .~.• : tL > ·_.- .·_:·~ -_~, :_~.'-,·_ .-~;_·.• · . -·~ ~_-· .· -~; -- .•·.·_._-_·-_··.-·••.•·.•••• ---~~-:- .. -, ·'-" '.;' . .- .;··• . • - .··· .• . •. .• .•.--. ,__ .-. - -~ •';.:-!~--- ,.. ~~~'ZS't;J~i!j{;:.!'d:£'SJd';ffZ·:.:.f:tJ;~t:i7;::;!,w!.'h rhe 1Ughes1 e~p_·•.•_-.m.~-.~_:_·_·_·-·.f"f.fe_-_ut.·:-~{j~, :_ t.•_'._..Mue.·•.1.1..~r_-~.- .~_1!_·~.:_. ._:_·.· .~-·-_.~tlidn_-,zed_._·ro_ ',_·.- _·: .~:· - .·h-.:_. •. .-~.·- _- .•_.?1_·1_· ~. :'V". - -.. ,.,. ..___:.· ··:.'"·-"." ;,:~~1<.-::·:·~·:_:_~: :: ·..·:-. ;:~,-_:~;~:--:~,:->~-: ~- -~-~=~;; -~-:t't-'.:f - ' ----~~ '.'-..·:-·. - ~- ;;')fu'~0\0;~. ~~~·"'''~ '._:_ ::.>!,':~--~:-.<~ ;~-~----;':. -~"'; l-·-· .. -_•-.s..' ,·.. - '~ ••·-_:•.•·_'wta_-_._:_._,o' .. .-.-, ~- .• ~ ,. ::;..;?:."' - ----·-:.:..:~, _i._Co_·_._•:.-.·· ;_;-. :.•__ •. ·_· -,::-. ·- -:.-.--~.:t_~~-'~····; ---=:__ --- --~-~-- The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the NA VY COMMENDATION MEDAL to FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERTS. MUELLER III UNITED STA TES MARINE CORPS RESER VE I.I for service as set forth in the following CITATION: ~I "For heroic achievement while serving as a Platoon Commander with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Third Marine Division in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 22 April 1969, a squad-sized patrol from First Lieutenant Mueller's platoon was heavily engaged by a large North Vietnamese Army force in the northern sector of the I Corps Tactical Zone. Completely disregarding his own safety, First Lieutenant Mueller led the remainder of his platoon in an attempt to relieve the beleaguered squad. While approaching the designated area, the platoon came under a heavy volume of enemy fire from its right flank. Skillfully requesting and directing supporting Marine artillery fire on the enemy positions, First Lieutenant Mueller ensured that fire superiority was gained over the hostile unit. Although seriously 'A'Ounded during the fire fight, he resolutely maintained his position and, ably directing the fire of his platoon, was instrumental in defeating the North Vietnamese Army force. By his courage, aggressive leadership and steadfast devotion to duty in -the face of great peFsonal danger, First Lieutenant Mueller inspired all who observed him and upheld the finest tradition_LQ{the Marine_C~nd-of the United States--_ _:____ ----=----Naval servzci-12---~~-----~:::~>~----- --~- - -·- · --- ----------------------------- ----The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized. FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE NA VY, r7'~0~0:\, H W. BUSE, JR. . LIEUTENANT GENERAL, U. S. MARINE CORP COMMANDING GENERAL, FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC =====;:.__. __ --- ,.:;_:.;: .:.: :.:.:.:;:;:. .: . _-;:- _- _ -·-------- ·---------- -------- ------··- lxER0--\ .l 2oPY, --------- ---- -- ;- Emzm phm?om mmhLi 1 win};