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Herbert R. Temple Jr.

Lieutenant General Herbert R. Temple Jr. (born February 28, 1928) is a career military officer who served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Herbert R. Temple Jr.
Temple as Chief of the National Guard Bureau in 1990
Born (1928-02-28) February 28, 1928 (age 96)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1947–1990
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitCalifornia National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Commands
Battles / warsKorean War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Other workVice president and partner, trucking company
Director, California Office of Emergency Services

Early life

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Herbert Ralph Temple Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California on February 28, 1928.[1] He graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1947 and enlisted as a private in the 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division.[2]

Korean War

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In September 1950, he deployed for the Korean War, serving as a sergeant in Company B, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division. Temple earned the Combat Infantryman Badge during the war.[3]

Post Korean War

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He returned to California in 1952 and received a direct commission as a second lieutenant in the 160th Infantry Regiment. Temple continued his college education and entered private business, becoming vice president and a partner in V.B. Morgan Petroleum and Chemical Trucking Company of Long Beach.[4][5]

In 1954, Temple received an Associate of Arts degree in marketing from Los Angeles City College.[6]

Temple became qualified in Armor in 1955, and commanded Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combat Command A, 40th Infantry Division. He then joined the staff of the 40th Infantry Division, including assignments as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1.[7]

In 1966, Temple graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College. The same year he was assigned to the 40th Division Support Command as Personnel Staff Officer, S1. He then commanded the 40th Supply and Transportation Battalion, followed by command of 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry.[8]

Later military career

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In July 1968, Temple was assigned to California National Guard headquarters, where he served as operations and training officer, followed by command of the California Military Academy. Along with those assignments, he also served as Military Assistant to Governor Ronald Reagan.[9]

From 1971 to 1974, Temple was Deputy Commander of the 49th Infantry Brigade and then Commander of 3rd Brigade, 40th Infantry Division. During this period, he was also appointed by Governor Reagan to serve as Director of the California Office of Emergency Services.[10]

In 1974, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Golden Gate University. In 1975, he completed the United States Army War College, and also graduated from Shippensburg State University with a Master of Science degree in public administration.[11]

National Guard Bureau

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Temple as Director of the Army National Guard in 1983.

In September 1975, Temple was assigned to the National Guard Bureau as Chief of the Office of Mobilization and Readiness. After completing this assignment, he served as Chief of the Office of Policy and Congressional Liaison.[12]

In 1978, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Army National Guard and promoted to brigadier general.[13] He was succeeded by Richard D. Dean.

Temple became Director of the Army National Guard in 1982, and was promoted to major general.[14] He was succeeded by Donald Burdick.

In 1986, General Temple was named Chief of the National Guard Bureau and promoted to lieutenant general. He served until retiring in 1990.[15]

Awards

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General Temple's awards and decorations include: Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Army Distinguished Service Medal (2); Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; and Army Staff Identification Badge.[16]

His foreign honors include: Swedish Home Guard Medal of Merit; French National Order of Merit; and Swedish Order of the Polar Star.[17]

Civic and professional memberships

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Temple was a member of the National Guard Association of the United States, National Guard Association of California, Association of the United States Army, Fifth Regimental Combat Team Association and Marines Memorial Association. He is a senior member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club and a member of Al Malaikah Shrine. Temple also served as Chief of Staff for the Military Order of the World Wars.[18]

Retirement

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After retiring from the military, Temple was a defense consultant for government and private business, and led congressional directed studies related to civil-military planning for defense from weapons of mass destruction. He also served on Secretary of Defense study groups on Quality of Life in the Armed Forces and Readiness of the Armed Forces.[19]

Temple moved to Palm Desert, California and became active in local affairs. He is past president of Lincoln Club of the Coachella Valley and past president of the World Affairs Council of the Desert.[20] He was also appointed to serve on the Riverside County Veterans Committee.[21]

Legacy

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The conference facility at the Camp San Luis Obispo officers' club is named the Herbert R. Temple Center.[22]

Fort Leavenworth's Mission Training Complex includes the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Leadership Training Center.[23]

Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas is the home of the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Marksmanship Training Center.[24]

The Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Papers are part of the collections of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.[25]

In April 2014 the armory in Moreno Valley, California was named the Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center.[26]

In February 2017 the Army National Guard named its Arlington Hall Station headquarters the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center.[27]

Personal

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Temple married Patricia Ann Riley on July 30, 1949. They had met while in college, and she worked at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and as personal secretary for Rod Serling. The Temples had no children, and Mrs. Temple died in Rancho Mirage, California on April 22, 2014.[28][29]

References

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  1. ^ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, p. 60
  2. ^ U.S. Appropriations Committee, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, Jr., 1989, p. 492
  3. ^ U.S. Appropriations Committee, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, Jr., 1990, p. 274
  4. ^ National Guard Educational Foundation, Guard Muster Search, Biographical sketch Archived March 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, Herbert R. Temple, 2009
  5. ^ U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1989, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, p. 632
  6. ^ Department of the Army, Army Executive Biographies, 1985, p. 435
  7. ^ Office of Public Affairs, National Guard Bureau, General Officers of the Army and Air National Guard, 1978, Herbert R. Temple entry
  8. ^ United States House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1985, p. 136
  9. ^ California Center for Research and Education in Government, California Journal, Volume 2, 1971, p. 88
  10. ^ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Hearing Record, Department of Defense Appropriations for 1990, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, p. 274
  11. ^ Military Review magazine, Author's biography, Herbert R. Temple, Volume 70, 1990, p. 48
  12. ^ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1989, p. 492
  13. ^ U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Construction, Biography, Herbert . Temple, 1983, pp. iii, 299
  14. ^ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, Biography, Herbert R. Temple, 1985, p. 136
  15. ^ National Guard Bureau, On Guard magazine, Lt. Gen. Temple to Retire, January 31, 1990 Archived March 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, September 1989, p. 1
  16. ^ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, page 60
  17. ^ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, page 60
  18. ^ Turner Publishing Company, The Military Order of World Wars, 1997, pages 60, 152
  19. ^ U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Hearing Record, Military Construction Appropriations for 2005, Biographical sketch, Herbert R. Temple, 1999, page 131
  20. ^ Targeted News Services, Coachella Valley Army Lieutenant General Honored in Capitol, May 7, 2008
  21. ^ John J. Benoit, Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Lieutenant General Temple Appointed to Veterans Committee Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, May 11, 2008
  22. ^ California Military Department, Officers Club / Herbert R. Temple Center Archived February 23, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, accessed April 6, 2013
  23. ^ Douglas Kolb, Plains Guardian, BCTC Marks 20 Years of Improving Soldiers’ Skills Archived January 10, 2020, at the Wayback Machine, May 2011
  24. ^ National Guard Marksmanship Training Center, History, NGMTC, accessed April 6, 2013
  25. ^ Archive Grid, Collection description, The Herbert R. Temple, Jr. papers, 1928-1998, accessed April 6, 2013
  26. ^ Darrell R. Santschi, Riverside Press-Enterprise, Moreno Valley: Former National Guard Leader Honored Archived April 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, April 5, 2014
  27. ^ "Former Chief's Name Now on Readiness Center". Washington Report. Washington, DC: National Guard Association of the United States. February 23, 2017. Archived from the original on April 6, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  28. ^ Adele Loudermilk, The Hauslein Family of Illinois, 1993, page 210
  29. ^ Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cathedral City, Obituary, Patricia Riley Temple, retrieved July 1, 2014
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