Robert F. Trimble
Robert F. Trimble | |
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 Trimble (center) with Harry E. Goldsworthy and Trimble's wife, 1971 | |
| Born | July 24, 1924 Boligee, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 2024 (aged 99) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1945–1975 |
| Rank | Major general |
Robert F. Trimble (July 24, 1924 – March 8, 2024) was a United States Air Force major general.
Life and career
[edit]Trimble was born in Boligee, Alabama,[1] the son of J. M. Trimble.[2] He attended the University of Michigan, earning his master's degree in business administration in 1951.[3]
In 1954, Trimble was an aircraft pilot and operations officer with the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea.[3]
Trimble was director of procurement policy for the Air Force Headquarters[4] during the 1970s.
On September 1, 1973, Trimble was promoted to the rank of major general.[3] He retired in February[5] 1975.[6]
Trimble died on March 8, 2024, at the age of 99.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Robert Trimble Obituary (1924-2024)". The Washington Post. March 17, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Stauntonians' Son Promoted By Air Force". The Daily News Leader. Staunton, Virginia. December 24, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Major General Robert F. Trimble". United States Air Force. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "2 Air Generals To Be Speakers". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. March 13, 1973. p. 53. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Policy Assistant, Procurement, Heads Speakers At Symposium". The Hill Top Times. Hill Air Force Base, Utah. May 9, 1975. p. 9. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "M/G Robert F. Trimble, USAF". National Air and Space Museum. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
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