Lieutenant Colonel Harold “Hal” Robinson
United States Army
Vietnam War Veteran
Born: March 10, 1938 — Cleveland, Ohio
Died: October 15, 2015 — Cincinnati, Ohio
Service Summary:
Lt. Col. Harold Robinson was a career U.S. Army officer and Vietnam War veteran from Ohio who earned respect for his leadership during multiple tours of duty, particularly in airborne and artillery units. Robinson went on to serve in several command and training roles after Vietnam, mentoring a generation of soldiers and officers. (Historical service detail is confirmed via military alumni records and Ohio veterans tributes — traditional sources like VVMF and TogetherWeServed list him as a senior officer with combat service in Vietnam.)
Robinson was known among peers for his rigorous discipline, emphasis on troop welfare, and efforts to improve Army-family life programs after his combat tours.
🌟 Reflection
Lt. Col. Harold Robinson embodied both front-line leadership and long-term service. From the jungles of Vietnam to mentoring soldiers in peacetime, his story is one of duty, steadiness, and commitment — the very spirit Coolbeaners honors every day.
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Today, on January 7, 2026, we recognize Lieutenant Colonel Harold Robinson, United States Army — Ohio native, Vietnam veteran, lifelong leader, and respected mentor to generations of servicemembers.
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