Robert M. Webster
United States Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Robert M. Webster?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Robert Morris Webster (October 19, 1892 – March 1, 1972)[1] was a United States Air Force major general who was an early advocate of daylight precision bombing as a war-winning strategy. A rated command pilot, he commanded a number of large air units during and after World War II and served as a senior military representative of the United States in foreign relations.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Robert Morris Webster | |
---|---|
Born | (1892-10-19)October 19, 1892 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | March 1, 1972(1972-03-01) (aged 79) |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | U.S. Army Air Service U.S. Army Air Corps U.S. Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1918–1954 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | First Air Support Command, 1942 42d Bomb Wing, 1943 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Air Medal (2) Silver Star |
Close