Robert Whitlow graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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Robert Whitlow graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Robert Victor Whitlow (ASN: 0-25763), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Mustang Fighter Airplane of the 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Whitlow, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.