Background
Armstrong, Robert Dean was born on July 2, 1923 in Serena, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis Robert and Viola D. (Thompson) Armstrong.
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Robert Dean Armstrong, American Entertainer. Recipient Jefferson award American Institute for Public Svc., 1992; inducted into Tucson Area Music Association Hall of Fame, 1994. Served with United States Military, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member Tucson Musicians Association (meritorious service award 1981), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Western Music Association (charter member), Professional Western Music Association.
Education
Graduated from high school, Serena, Illinois. Student, Joliet (Illinois) Conservatory of Music, 1942.
Career
Host Dean Armstrong Show, Station KOLD-television, Tucson, 1953-1975; leader, owner, Arizona Dance Hands, Tucson, since 1946.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Military, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations, PTO. Member.VFW, Tucson Musicians Association (meritorious service award 1981), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Western Music Association (charter member), Professional Western Music Association Lodges: Elks, Eagles.
Connections
Married Ardith Roberta Taylor, January 10, 1943. 1 child, Larry Dean.
