Robert Arter

Robert Arter (born September 7, 1929) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general and former commanding general of the Sixth United States Army.

Robert Arter
Lieutenant General Robert Arter
Born (1929-09-07) September 7, 1929
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1950–1986
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldSixth United States Army
United States Army Military District of Washington
1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
1st Battalion, 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Other workCivilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army

Arter was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry from Ohio University in 1950. In 1952, Arter served with the 35th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea. From 1956 to 1960, after attending the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, he was assigned as an operations officer for the Infantry School. Upon completion of the United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College in 1962, he held numerous command and staff positions before being sent to the Republic of Vietnam. In 1968, he assumed command of the 1st Battalion, 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). He returned to Vietnam in 1971 to command the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division.

Arter was promoted to brigadier general in 1973 and became the Commanding General of the Third ROTC Region. From 1975 to 1979, he was the Deputy Commanding General, United States Training Center and Fort Ord; Assistant Division Commander, 7th Infantry Division; and Deputy Commandant, United States Army Command and General Staff College. In 1979, Arter was promoted to major general and named Commanding General, United States Army Military District of Washington, followed by Commanding General, United States Army Military Personnel Center. Arter's last assignment was as Commanding General, Sixth United States Army.

Awards and decorations
Combat Infantryman Badge with star (2 awards)
Basic Parachutist Badge
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
 Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Air Medal with "V" Device and bronze award numerals 14
Joint Service Commendation Medal
 Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
 National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
 Korean Service Medal with three service stars
 Vietnam Service Medal with five service stars
Army Service Ribbon
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star
Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal (1st Class)
Vietnam Staff Service Medal (1st Class)
United Nations Korea Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Retirement

In 1991, Arter briefly held the position of Superintendent of Wentworth Military Academy. He served as President and CEO of the Armed Forces Bank in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas for a number of years and remains as a member of the board. In February 2006, he was named as a civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for Kansas.[1] In addition, Arter serves on the Governor’s Military Council for the state of Kansas.[2]

References
  1. "Lansing resident tapped as aide to Army secretary", The Lansing Current, February 23, 2006. (URL accessed on May 5, 2006)
  2. "Governor’s Military Council will strengthen Kansas military installations", News Release, Office of the Governor of Kansas. (URL accessed May 5, 2006).
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