Lawrence E. Roberts

Lawrence E. Roberts
Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts
Birth nameLawrence Edward Roberts
Born(1922-12-09)December 9, 1922
DiedOctober 12, 2004(2004-10-12) (aged 81)
Place of burial
Biloxi National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Service years1943–1975
RankColonel
Unit477th Medium Bombardment Group
332d Fighter Wing
ConflictsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War

Lawrence Edward Roberts (December 9, 1922 – October 12, 2004) was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen and a colonel in the United States Air Force, with 32 years of total military service. He is the father of newscaster Robin René Roberts and Sally-Ann Roberts.