Arval J. Roberson

Arval J. Roberson
Arval J. Roberson
Nickname(s)	Robie
Born	November 14, 1923; Crown Pt., Indiana, US
Died	December 7, 2007 (aged 84); Kilmarnock, Virginia, US
Buried	Cape Cod, Massachusetts, US
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1942-1973
Rank	Colonel
Commands held	362nd Fighter Squadron;
Battles/wars	World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War;
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal

Arval J. Roberson (1923–2007) was a United States Air Force officer who was a fighter ace during World War II with the 362nd Fighter Squadron and the last commander of Otis Air Force Base.[1][2]

References

Gold, Robert (13 May 2008). "Military funeral grants final wish for Air Force base commander". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
Perret, Geoffrey (1997). Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War II (1st pbk. ed.). New York: Random House. ISBN 0375750479.

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