Background
Dixon, Robert James was born on April 9, 1920 in New York City. Son of William H. and Mary A. (Smith) Dixon.
consultant officer company executive
Dixon, Robert James was born on April 9, 1920 in New York City. Son of William H. and Mary A. (Smith) Dixon.
Graduate, Collegiate School, New York City, 1937; Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1941; graduate, Air War College, 1959.
Enlisted, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1941; translations, United States Army Air Force, 1943; advanced through grades to general, United States Air Force, 1973; served as pilot, European Theatre of Operations, World World War II; served as pilot, Korea vice commander, 7th Air Force, Vietnam, 1969-1970; deputy chief staff personnel, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1970-1973; commander, TAC Air Command, Langley, Virginia, 1973-1978; retired, 1978; president, Fairchild Republic Company, Farmingdale, New York, 1978-1981; chairman, Fairchild Republic Company, Farmingdale, New York, 1982; retired, Fairchild Republic Company, Farmingdale, New York, 1982.
Married Elizabeth Harriman (deceased). Married Lamana M. Kelly, July 19, 1958. Children: Kelly Lee, Thomas Fries, Roland Cahill, Mary Lucinda.