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Robert
Kirtland
McCutchen

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Robert McCutchen graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980

    (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 Kirtland McCutchen, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander of the 3636 CC Training Wing from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCutchen 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Action Date:

    Korean 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 Second Lieutenant Robert Kirtland McCutchen, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1952. 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
    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 Colonel Robert Kirtland McCutchen, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the Air Force NCO Academy in 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCutchen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.