Robert Merrill Lee

Robert Merrill Lee
Robert Merrill Lee
BornApril 13, 1909
DiedJune 29, 2003(2003-06-29) (aged 94)
Branch United States Air Force
United States Army
Service years1931 – 1966
RankGeneral
CommandsTactical Air Command
12th Air Force
9th Air Force
Air Defense Command
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Croix de Guerre with Palm

General Robert Merrill Lee CBE (April 13, 1909 – June 29, 2003) was the air deputy to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, with the responsibility of assisting SACEUR in developing, training and employing NATO combat forces for the defense of allied Europe.