Robert Inglis Jr.

Robert Inglis Jr. (December 26, 1919 – October 2, 2012) was a Boy Scout, Arctic Explorer, World War II Veteran, and Public Health Officer.

Early Years

Born in Philadelphia, Bob was a Lawrenceville, New Jersey resident most of his life.

Education

Bob graduated from Rutgers University in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry. He earned his Masters degree in Public Health in 1961 from Columbia University.

Military Service

He was an Army World War II veteran having served in France and Germany in the 275th infantry of the 70th Division and was the recipient of the combat infantryman badge for action during the battles of the Rhineland, Saarbruken and the reduction of the Saar Basin.

Boy Scouting

Bob was a Boy Scout for 80 years and served as a youth and adult leader. He served as the Boy Scout's representative on the MacGregor Arctic Expedition to Greenland from 1937 to 1938. He was an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Silver Beaver for distinguished service to scouting.

Public Service Work

Bob worked for the State of New Jersey Department of Health. He started his career as a dairy farm inspector in 1946 and retired as the Assistant Director of Consumer Health Services in 1985. During his 39 years of public service Bob also served for 10 years as the Health Officer for Lawrence Township.

Other Activities

Bob was a member of the Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder and the representative between Boy Scout Troup #28 and the church.

Bob was a member and past Master of Lawrenceville Grange #170. He was a member of American Legion Post #414 for over 50 years.

References

• Inglis, Robert A Scout Goes North, 1938
• MacGregor, Cliffort J. Monthly Weather Review, October 1939
• Sallach, David L. NJ Historical Commission Newsletter, February 1977
• Vogel, Hal Ice Cap News, November–December 1977
• Vogel, Hal They Brought Their Own Storms, 1977

External links

• Oral History