Robert L. Rutherford
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Robert Lynn Rutherford (December 11, 1938 – July 4, 2013) was a general in the United States Air Force who served as commander of the United States Transportation Command and of Pacific Air Forces. He was born in Luling, Texas.[1]
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Born | (1938-12-11)December 11, 1938 Luling, Texas |
Died | July 4, 2013(2013-07-04) (aged 74) San Antonio, Texas |
Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1961–1996 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Air Mobility Command United States Transportation Command Pacific Air Force 17th Air Force Air Force Recruiting Service 18th Tactical Fighter Wing 347th Combat Support Group 339th Tactical Fighter Squadron 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) |
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