Lieutenant Robbins had two consecutive missions on which he destroyed four enemy aircraft. He finished the war as a Major and a QUADRUPLE ACE with 22 aerial victories. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, and retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Jay
Thorpe
Robbins
September 16, 1919
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March 3, 2001
Cemetery:
Houston National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
80th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
8th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
80th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
8th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
80th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
8th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
April 12, 1944
Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 296 (May 13, 1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy as Pilot of a P-38 Lightning Fighter Airplane of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations, on 12 April 1944. On that date Captain Robbins was in a flight of 20 Lightning Fighter Planes that encountered 15 Japanese Zeros. Captain Robbins dove two enemy planes off the tail of one of his comrades, despite the fact hat while doing so his own plane was the target of two other Japanese fighters. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Robbins, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
80th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
8th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
80th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
8th Fighter GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
February 1970 – August 1972
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, from February 1970 to August 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
July 1968 – February 1970
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jay Thorpe Robbins (ASN: 0-405112), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of the TWELFTH Air Force, Bergstrom Air Force Bas, Texas, from July 1968 to February 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robbins and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.