Robert P. Keller

Robert Prescott Keller (February 9, 1920 – November 13, 2010) was a highly decorated Naval aviator in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He began his career as reserve pilot during World War II; he shot down one enemy aircraft and damaged two others during New Britain campaign. Keller distinguished himself again as pilot during Korean War and later reached general's rank during Vietnam War.

Early career World War II Robert P. Keller was born on February 9, 1920, in Oakland, California, the son of Harry and Eulilee Keller. Following high school, he entered the University of California, Berkeley and applied for Naval Aviator Program. Keller was accepted on July 15, 1940, and enlisted the Marine Corps Reserve on the same date. He was promoted to the private first class and ordered for one-month training to Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Oakland.

Decorations

Here is the ribbon bar of Lieutenant General Robert P. Keller: