Robert Wesley Guthrie

Bob entered the Army in 1950 serving in numerous assignments around the world including three tours in Korea, two tours in Newfoundland and Germany, and one each in France, Japan, and Vietnam. Among his medals and decorations are: Army Commendation Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorius Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (11 Awards), National Defense Service Medal (1st Oak Leaf Luster), United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Meritorius Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Army Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Overseas Service Ribbon (4), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.

He rose to the rank of Command Sergeant Major, an honor held for over 17 of his 35 years of service. His final service assignment was the HHC 21st Support Command in Germany. Joining the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) in 1985, Bob continued to be active in the military community as an advocate for active duty and retired service members and their families. He was apointed to a 4-year term to the Army Chief of Staff Army Retiree Council in 1995. He served as the President of the USO of San Antonio and Central Texas, a trustee of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Detachment, and as a member of the Fort Sam Houston Retiree Council.

An avid supporter of the Republican National Committee, he enjoyed expressing conservative views and providing support to his candidates. He was a member of numerous other professional organizations to include the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Association for Unifomed Services, Association of the Unites States Army and the Fort Sam Houston Sergeants Major Association.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. (Vincent) Guthrie, and his parents. His daughters E. Ann Guthrie and Nancy A. Guthrie, and his brother James I. Guthrie survive him. He was a loving husband, father and brother, a true patriot, and proud soldier. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

A private family service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National.