Robert J. Keen

Robert James Keen
Nickname(s)"Ace"
Born(1923-10-25)October 25, 1923[note 1]
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1992(1992-05-29) (aged 68)
Buried
Evergreen Memorial Park
Sumter, South Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942–1972
RankLieutenant colonel
Unit61st Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
Commands held307th Strategic Fighter Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (9)

Robert James Keen (October 25, 1923 – May 29, 1992) was an American flying ace in the 56th Fighter Group during World War II. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1972, after 30 years of distinguished service.[1]


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