Robert Merrill Lee | |
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Born | April 13, 1909[1] Hinsdale, New Hampshire[1] |
Died | June 29, 2003 Rockledge, Florida | (aged 94)
Service | United States Air Force United States Army |
Years of service | 1931 – 1966 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Tactical Air Command 12th Air Force 9th Air Force Air Defense Command |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal Army Commendation Medal Croix de Guerre with Palm |
General Robert Merrill Lee CBE (April 13, 1909 – June 29, 2003) was the air deputy to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, with the responsibility of assisting SACEUR in developing, training and employing NATO combat forces for the defense of allied Europe.