Robert Samuel Salzer

Robert Samuel Salzer
Born(1919-07-29)July 29, 1919
New York City
DiedJanuary 30, 1988(1988-01-30) (aged 68)
Bethesda, Maryland
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1940–1975
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUSS Summit (AMc-106)
USS YMS-347
USS LST-624
USS Abbot (DD-629)
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)
Destroyer Division 132
Destroyer Division 192
Amphibious Squadron 4
Task Force 117
Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 3
Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla 7
U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam
Amphibious Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (3)

Robert Samuel Salzer (29 July 1919 – 30 January 1988) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy, who served in World War II, and commanded the United States Naval Forces in Vietnam.