Robert B. Williams (general)
Robert Boyd Williams | |
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| Born | November 9, 1901 |
| Died | February 10, 1977 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1923–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 49th Bombardment Squadron 2nd Bombardment Group II Bomber Command 16th Bombardment Operational Training Wing 1st Bomb Division Second Air Force |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
Robert Boyd Williams (November 9, 1901 – February 10, 1977) was a major general in the United States Army Air Forces and an eminent combat commander during World War II. He personally led the B-17 raid on the Schweinfurt ball-bearing factories on 17 August 1943, the first large-scale deep penetration bombing raid on Germany. He was also an important personage in the training of heavy bombardment units both before and after his combat tour.