After graduating from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky, in 1939 with a doctor of medicine degree, Robert Patterson was called from residency training to active military duty in October 1940 with the Michigan National Guard and in 1943 he went to the European Theater of Operations as assistant wing surgeon, 100th Fighter Wing. 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. From 1972 to 1975 he served as the 8th Surgeon General of the Air Force. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Arthur
Patterson
1915
–
June 25, 2010
Born:
Palestine
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
August 1, 1972 – July 31, 1975
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Arthur Patterson, 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 Surgeon General of the Air Force from 1 August 1972 to 31 July 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patterson 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Arthur Patterson, 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 Patterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Arthur Patterson, 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 Patterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.