Robert Alexander Elder | |
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Born | July 10, 1918 Joiner, Arkansas, US |
Died | November 26, 1994 Mississippi, US | (aged 76)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army Air Corps United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1960 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver 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.