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Robert
Edwin
Pater

Born:

, 

New York

Robert Pater graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Edwin Pater, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in action in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 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 United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Edwin Pater, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1972 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pater 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

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Edwin Pater, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in action in Southeast Asia from 1967 to 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 United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Edwin Pater, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Operations, U.S. Air Force, from 1962 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pater and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel Robert Edwin Pater, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as J5 in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1973 to 1978. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pater reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.