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Robert Sears graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    735th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    453d Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Robert Carver Sears (ASN: 0-21906), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 635th Bombardment Squadron, 453d Bombardment Group, during World War II. 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 Forces of the United States.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    1945

    Major (Air Corps) Robert Carver Sears (ASN: 0-21906), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 11 February 1945, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his successful escape from captivity.