Robert L. Denig

Robert Livingston Denig Sr. (September 29, 1884 – July 25, 1979) was a highly decorated Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps, who served as its first Director of Public Information.

Early life
Robert Livingston Denig was born on September 29, 1884 as a son of navy officer, Commodore Robert G. Denig and his wife Jane (néé Jane Livingston Hubbard) in Clinton, New York. Robert L. Denig spent most of his childhood in Japan, because his father was posted there, while serving with Asiatic Squadron.

Denig moved then with his family to Sandusky, Ohio, where he attended a High school and became a member of 6th Ohio Regiment of the National Guard in 1900. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania.

On September 29, 1905, Denig was appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. After studies at the Officer Candidates School at Annapolis, Maryland in 1906, he was assigned to the Provisional Marine Brigade, which late took part in Cuban Occupation. Denig served there until November 1907.

Decorations
Brigadier General Denig´s ribbon bar: