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Robert
E.
Buhrow
1930

–

Born:

St. Joseph

, 

Missouri

Robert Buhrow was commissioned in 1952. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert E. Buhrow, 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 an F-4 Pilot of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia in 1966. 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:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Robert E. Buhrow, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia in 1966. 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert E. Buhrow, 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, culminating as Assistant Deputy Director of Deployment Operations, Joint Deployment Agency, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, from 1980 to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Buhrow 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.