Olds, Robert, Maj Gen

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Last Rank
Major General
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
AAF MOS 1060-Bombardment Unit Commander
Last AFSC Group
Pilot (Officer)
Primary Unit
1942-1943, AAF MOS 1060, Second Air Force (2nd Air Force)
Service Years
1917 - 1943
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Home State
Maryland
Maryland
Year of Birth
1896
 
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Home Town
Washington, DC
Last Address
Tucson, Arizona

Date of Passing
Apr 28, 1943
 
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His ashes were dispersed from a B-17 bomber.

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He was a  theorist of  strategic air power, and proponent of an independent air force.  He was a member of the "Bomber Mafia" whose influence led to the doctrine of daylight precision bombing during WWII. He was also an accomplished aviator and flight leader. He led the first operational group of  B-17's which he led on goodwill tours of of South America which won him the MacKay and Harmon trophies.  He also oversaw the development of standard operating procedures for the B-17. In WWII he did not command bombers in the field; instead his major contribution was creation and organization of the Air Corps Ferrying Command, delivered new aircraft to all parts of the globe, and which later became Air Transport Command and successors. He is also known for being the father of famous fighter ace Brig. Gen. Robin Olds.

He was cremated and his ashes were dispersed from a B-17 bomber. The Liberty Ship USS Major General Robert Olds was named in his honor.
 

Synopsis of his ADSM:

Awarded for actions during the World War II

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Olds, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1943)
Service: Army
Rank: Major General

 

   
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Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Olds
http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1498
http://www.generals.dk/general/Olds/Robert/USA.html
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19430428&id=NXcbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=i0wEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4918,2876999&hl=en
https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=59609381 
http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=4078

 


 

   

  1934-1935, Command and General Staff College
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1934
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