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Ray
A.
Robinson
, Jr.
1921

–

Born:

Little Rock

, 

Arkansas

Home:

Little Rock

, 

Arkansas

After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Ray Robinson transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ray A. Robinson, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Robinson 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    53d Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    36th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ray A. Robinson, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane and Commanding Officer of the 53d Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, in action during 104 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    53d Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    36th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ray A. Robinson, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane and Commanding Officer of the 53d Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, in action during 104 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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.