Robert H. Barrow (February 5, 1922 – October 30, 2008) was a United States Marine Corps general who served as the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983. Born in Louisiana, he enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II and fought in key battles such as Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He later served in the Vietnam War, holding important command positions. Barrow is known for his strict training standards and emphasis on discipline, significantly impacting the modernization and readiness of the Marine Corps. He retired in 1983 and passed away in 2008 at age 86.