Robert James Keen | |
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Nickname(s) | "Ace" |
Born | [note 1] Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | October 25, 1923
Died | May 29, 1992 | (aged 68)
Buried | Evergreen Memorial Park Sumter, South Carolina, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1942–1972 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | 61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group |
Commands | 307th Strategic Fighter Squadron |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (9) |
Robert James Keen (October 25, 1923 – May 29, 1992) was an American flying ace in the 56th Fighter Group during World War II. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1972, after 30 years of distinguished service.[1]
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