Background
Matthews, Robert Allison was born on August 8, 1925 in Holden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Allison and Dorothy Mary (Clarke) Matthews.
Matthews, Robert Allison was born on August 8, 1925 in Holden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Allison and Dorothy Mary (Clarke) Matthews.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1948.
Instructor physical education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1949-1952; coach wrestling, lacrosse, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1949-1959; coach football, S.E. Catholic H.S., Philadelphia, 1948-1959; teacher, S.E. Catholic H.S., Philadelphia, 1952-1959; contract representative, Radio Corporation of America Corporation, Moorestown, New Jersey, 1959-1967; contract manager, Radio Corporation of America Corporation, Camden, New Jersey, 1968-1988; instructor, Delaware County Community College, Springfield, Pennsylvania, 1988-1989; manager contracts, Boeing Helicopters, Philadelphia, 1989-1995.
Captain United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1975. PTO. Member Marine Corps League (Distinguished Svc. award 1997), Veterans of Foreign Wars (Americanismaward 1996), Boeing 747 Explorers (Boeing Helicopters representative since 1995).
Married Sarah Jane Perdue, May 30, 1953 (deceased September 1995). Children: Robert A. III, Michael B., Mark E., Barbara D. Matthews Damon.