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Robert O. Goodman | |
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 Bobby Goodman shortly after his release, on 4 January 1984 | |
| Nickname(s) | Bobby |
| Born | 30 November 1956[1] |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–1995 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | VA-85 |
| Battles / wars | Lebanese Civil War Gulf War |
| Awards | Prisoner of War Medal |
Robert O. Goodman (born 30 November 1956) is a former United States Navy bombardier–navigator. He was shot down in his A-6 Intruder over Lebanon on 4 December 1983. Captured upon ejection from his stricken plane, he was held captive for 30 days. His release on 3 January 1984 was facilitated by Jesse Jackson.[2]
- ^ Gubert, Betty Kaplan; Sawyer, Miriam; Fannin, Caroline M. (2002). "Robert O. Goodman Jr.". In Distinguished African Americans in Aviation and Space Science, p 136.
- ^ Smothers, Ronald (4 January 1984). "SYRIA FREES FLIER, ATTRIBUTING STEP TO JACKSON'S TRIP". New York Times. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2022.