Arval J. Roberson
Arval J. Roberson | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Robie |
| Born | November 14, 1923 Crown Pt., Indiana, US |
| Died | December 7, 2007 (aged 84) Kilmarnock, Virginia, US |
| Buried | Cape Cod, Massachusetts, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942-1973 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Perret, Geoffrey (1997). Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II (1st pbk. ed.). New York: Random House. ISBN 0375750479.