Robert F. Titus
Robert F. Titus | |
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Titus in 1970 | |
| Nickname | 'Earthquake' |
| Born | December 6, 1926 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2024 (aged 97) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army (1945–1946) United States Air Force (1948–1977) |
| Service years | 1945–1977 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 40th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron 10th Fighter Commando Squadron 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Commands | 10th Fighter Commando Squadron 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron 15th Tactical Fighter Wing 1st Tactical Fighter Wing 18th Tactical Fighter Wing 313th Air Division |
| Conflicts | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (2) Air Medal (23) |
Robert Farren Titus (December 6, 1926 – September 8, 2024) was a brigadier general and a career fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Titus flew a combined total of 500 combat missions in Korean War and Vietnam War, and was credited in destroying 3 enemy aircraft in aerial combat during the Vietnam War. Titus retired in 1977, after 32 years of distinguished service.