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Robert
Harvey
Reed
October 10, 1929

–

Born:

Elkhorn City

, 

Kentucky

Robert Reed was commissioned in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Harvey Reed, 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, culminating as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, Mons, Belgium, from 1986 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Reed 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Harvey Reed, 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 Reed and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    557th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Harvey Reed, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Fighter Pilot with the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia, in 1968. 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:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Robert Harvey Reed, 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 Reed and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.