Ranger Infantry Company of the Korean War

Ranger Hall of Fame

COLONEL ROBERT W. BLACK

COL Robert W. Black distinguished himself throughout his military career rising through the ranks of Recruit to Colonel and serving in ground combat during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. COL Black saw combat actions in eight campaigns. Twice awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, he holds the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars (two for valor), the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the Vietnam Cross of Honor. COL Black is the foremost historian of the American Ranger. His research and writings have proven Ranger accomplishments from the 1 600's to the 20th century. He is the author of "Rangers in Korea", and "Rangers in World War 11". These and other publications informed the public of Ranger contributions to our national development and security. Thirty years after the Korean War, COL Black led the successful effort by Rangers Associations to retrieve Ranger lineage and battle honors that were given to Special Forces. He secured official recognition of the 8th Army Ranger Company and the award of the Ranger Tab to the men who served in that unit in Korea. His research resulted in Rangers and their units receiving decorations and awards earned, but not received. He developed programs that resulted in Ranger monuments, the Ranger Regimental Bowl and grave markers. He was the founder of the Ranger Research Collection at the United States Military History Institute which includes the largest collection of Ranger Photographs in existence. COL Black was the founding President of the Association of the Ranger Infantry Companies (Airborne) of the Korean War. COL Black's distinguished service reflects great credit upon himself, the Rangers, and the military service.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!