Robert Byron Coburn
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
| Wall | F |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 36 |
Korea - Vietnam
Command Pilot
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service, Legion of Merit, Air Medal w/2 OLC, Combat Readiness, Joint Service Commendation, Air Force Commendation, Outstanding Unit Award w'v", Army Good Conduct, National Defense Service w/ Star, Vietnam Service w/8 Stars, Longevity Service Award w/6 OLC, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign
From Private to Colonel, Robert, one of our nation's first jet pilots, was very fortunate to have flown numerous types of aircraft which include T-8, T-28, T-35, T-39, C-130, F-80, F-86, F-89, F-94, F-105 and F-111.
His favorite plane was the F-86.
Plaque Wall Map
