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Edwin
Wales
Robertson
July 24, 1925

–

December 18, 2019

Born:

Columbia

, 

South Carolina

Home:

Lakesville

, 

Connecticut

Buried: 

Columbia

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Elmwood Memorial Gardens

Edwin Wales graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edwin Wales Robertson, 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 Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group Spain, from 1979 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    7th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 1950
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Major Edwin Wales Robertson, United States Air Force, gallantry in action as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 7th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Group, Far East Air Force, on temporary duty as a Forward Air Controller attached to the 24th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, in action against the enemy in Korea, in December 1950. Major Robertson helped direct an air attack against enemy forces that saved a battalion of U.S. Army Infantrymen. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Robertson, 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 Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Edwin Wales Robertson, United States Air Force, 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 Pilot and Vice Commander of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Action Date:

    1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edwin Wales Robertson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in the 49th Fighter-Bomber Group, in Korea, in 1951. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Edwin Wales Robertson, 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 as a Pilot and Vice Commander of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Robertson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edwin Wales Robertson, 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 Vice Commander, SIXTEENTH Air Force, Spain, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robertson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.