Robert Halley Wertheim | |
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 Robert H. Wertheim at the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) in 1986 | |
| Nickname(s) | Bob |
| Born | 9 November 1922 Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States |
| Died | 29 April 2020 (aged 97) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1980 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | United States Navy Strategic Systems Project Office |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
| Alma mater | |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara (1946–2001) Joan |
| Children | 2 |
Robert "Bob" Wertheim (9 November 1922 – 29 April 2020) was an American naval officer involved in the development of strategic weapons. Senator Robert Byrd described him as "the Navy's leading authority on strategic missiles".[1] He was also referred to by his nickname, Bob.[2]
Born and raised in New Mexico, Wertheim attended the New Mexico Military Institute before appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated in time to join in the occupation of Japan. Returning to the United States, Wertheim began a long involvement in missile development, including work on the Regulus cruise missile, Polaris ballistic missile, Chaparral anti-aircraft missile, Poseiden ballistic missile, and Trident ballistic missile. During his time working on missile development, he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After retiring from the United States Navy as a rear admiral (upper half), he was a senior vice president at Lockheed Corporation, and engaged in consulting work.