Robert J. Dixon Military person

Robert James Dixon (April 9, 1920 – March 21, 2003) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander, Tactical Air Command (COMTAC) from 1973 to 1978. He also served simultaneously as commander in chief of U.S. Air Forces for both the Atlantic and U.S. Readiness commands.

Personal facts

Robert J. Dixon
Birth dateApril 09, 1920
Birth place
New York City , New York
Date of deathMarch 21, 2003
Place of death
Fair Oaks Ranch Texas

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
Korean War
Vietnam War
World War II
military branch
United States Air Force
military commandTactical Air Command
service start1941
service end1941

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External resources

  1. http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=5237