Robert A. Elder

Robert Alexander Elder
Colonel Robert A. Elder
BornJuly 10, 1918
Joiner, Arkansas, US
DiedNovember 26, 1994(1994-11-26) (aged 76)
Mississippi, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1940–1960
RankColonel
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsSilver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal (5)

Robert Alexander Elder (July 10, 1918 – November 26, 1994) was a United States Air Force colonel. During World War II, he became a flying ace credited with five aerial victories, all of which occurred on the same date.