Jump to content

Arval J. Roberson

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by InternetArchiveBot (talk | contribs) at 04:27, 10 July 2017 (Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.4)). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Arval J. Roberson
Born(1923-11-14)November 14, 1923
DiedDecember 7, 2007(2007-12-07) (aged 84)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942-1973
Rank Colonel
Commands
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

Arval J. Roberson 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

  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. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Perret, Geoffrey (1997). Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II (1st pbk. ed.). New York: Random House. ISBN 0375750479.