Robert Burns Pirie | |
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| Born | April 18, 1905 Wymore, Nebraska, US |
| Died | January 9, 1990 (aged 84) Fort Belvoir, Virginia, US |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1926–1962 |
| Rank |  Vice admiral |
| Commands | Sicily (CVE-118) Coral Sea (CV-43) U.S. Second Fleet NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic |
| Battles / wars | World War II Cold War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
| Relations | Robert B. Pirie Jr. |
Robert Burns Pirie (18 April 1905 – 9 January 1990) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for air when he retired in 1962.[1]
- ^ "Robert Pirie, 84, Dies - Retired Vice Admiral". query.nytimes.com. 12 January 1990. Retrieved 19 October 2010.