Robert Eugene Mattingly

Robert Eugene Mattingly, a greatly beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on October 10, 2023, in Easton, Maryland at the age of 82. Robert was born October 9, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Gordon Eugene and Lillian Mattingly. He grew up in Parkville, Maryland until he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended Columbia University under the Marine Corps' ROTC program, graduating in 1965 when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He went on to serve several tours in Vietnam where he was highly decorated including receiving the Silver Star. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1983 as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his more than twenty years in the Marine Corps, he worked in a variety of teaching and intelligence positions. In addition, he earned two master's degrees from the University of Southern California ("USC") and Pepperdine University. He taught military history as part of the ROTC program at the USC where he was awarded the national Col. Leo A. Codd Memorial Award for excellence for teaching. As a student at the prestigious Command and Staff College, he wrote numerous award winning Marine Corps historical articles including "Who Knew Not Fear" and "The Worst Slap in the Face" in 1982 and 1983, which were recipients of the Colonel Robert D. Heinl award. His research and articles culminated in a book called "Herringbone Cloak - G.I. Dagger Marines of the OSS." In his further career, he worked with various U.S. federal intelligence agencies, as well as two held teaching appointments at the U.S. Naval Academy. His international and domestic career spanned four decades and he visited more than 80 countries. He had many life experiences, hobbies, and passions. He climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and won a trip around the world on a national game show. He loved cars (especially vintage Porsches), going to car shows, traveling, and anything historical. He was a dedicated stamp collector with a focus on early air mail covers. He was also an avid sports fan, passionate for his Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and USC Trojans. He and his beloved wife Carolyn Louise, now deceased, were married in 1995 and he moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They spent 28 joyous years together pursuing their hobbies and traveling, enjoying the easy pace and tranquil views of life on the Choptank River. Most importantly, outside of all of his personal and professional accomplishments, he was beloved and respected by his students, co-workers, and friends. He will be remembered for his professionalism, integrity, honor, and courage. He gave of himself freely and selflessly to his family, friends, and country. He is survived by his daughter, Alix Mattingly; stepsons Steven Green, Brian Green and wife Julia, and Timothy Green; sister, Susan Mattingly; brother, George Mattingly and wife Nancy; grandchildren Arielle Harter, Stefanie Cohee, April Kenton, Craig Green, Lindsey Ewing, Mitchell Green, Ethan Green and Lauren Schroeder; as well as 13 great grandchildren. His former spouse, Heike Albers, also survives him. A private memorial was held on November 26, 2023 to honor a life well lived. Godspeed....Semper Fi!

Robert Eugene Mattingly

October 9, 1941 - October 10, 2023