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Robert H. Reed

1929 – 2017

American general

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About Robert H. Reed

Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 88). Robert H. Reed was an American military officer.

Robert Harvey Reed (October 10, 1929 – December 24, 2017) was a General in the United States Air Force and the former chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.

Biography

Early life Reed was born in 1929, in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and graduated from Warfield High School, in Warfield, Kentucky.

Reed was assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, in April 1979 as commander, Tactical Training, Davis-Monthan. From July 1980 to August 1982 he served at Tyndall Air Force Base as commander of the Air Defense Weapons Center. He then transferred to Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, as deputy chief of staff for operations. In September 1984 he became Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, Washington D.C. He also served as the Air Force representative, United States Delegation to the Military Staff Committee, United Nations. He assumed his duty as the chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in June 1986. He was promoted to General July 1, 1986, with same date of rank.

Awards and decorations

Reed had more than 6,100 flying hours.

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Important facts

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Education
Syracuse University, George Washington University
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Also known as
Robert Harvey Reed

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert H. Reed?

American general (1929–2017)

When was Robert H. Reed born?

Robert H. Reed was born on 10 October 1929 in Elkhorn City.

When did Robert H. Reed die?

Robert H. Reed died on 24 December 2017 in Myrtle Beach.

What was Robert H. Reed's occupation?

Robert H. Reed was a military officer.

What nationality was Robert H. Reed?

Robert H. Reed was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert H. Reed

· Wikidata: Q7345096

· DBpedia: Robert H. Reed

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