Arval J. Roberson

Summary

Arval J. Roberson (1923–2007) was a United States Air Force officer who was a fighter ace during World War II with the 362nd Fighter Squadron and the last commander of Otis Air Force Base.[1][2]

Arval J. Roberson
Nickname(s)Robie
Born(1923-11-14)November 14, 1923
Crown Pt., Indiana, US
DiedDecember 7, 2007(2007-12-07) (aged 84)
Kilmarnock, Virginia, US
Buried
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942-1973
Rank Colonel
Commands held
Battles/wars
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

References edit

  1. ^ Gold, Robert (13 May 2008). "Military funeral grants final wish for Air Force base commander". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  2. ^ Perret, Geoffrey (1997). Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II (1st pbk. ed.). New York: Random House. ISBN 0375750479.

External links edit

  • Information on Roberson's plane