Robert Delashaw enlisted in the Navy and served as an enlisted sailor until 1937. After serving in the Army Air Forces Fighter Pilot 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 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Lee
Delashaw
1914
–
February 24, 2012
Born:
Whitesboro
,
Texas
Home:
Whitesboro
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert Lee Delashaw, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter pilot in the European 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 Force of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Lee Delashaw, 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 Delashaw and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.