Robert Israel graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Scott
Israel
, Jr.
1907
–
February 13, 1998
Born:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Scott Israel, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 22d Tactical Air Command, in 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Israel and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Scott Israel, Jr., 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, culminating in 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Israel culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.