Early life edit

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870) was an American soldier known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. He was not related to Gen. Carl Andrew Spaatz in any way.

Bruce Campbell Hopper
 
Gen. Spaatz
Birth nameCarl Andrew Spatz
Nickname(s)Tooey
Born(1891-06-28)June 28, 1891
Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA
DiedJuly 14, 1974(1974-07-14) (aged 83)
Washington, D.C., USA
Place of burial
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  Infantry, United States Army
  Aviation Section, Signal Corps
  Air Service, United States Army
  United States Army Air Corps
  United States Army Air Forces
  United States Air Force
Years of service1914–1948
Rank  General
Battles/warsMexican Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Grand Officier of the Légion d'honneur
Croix de guerre (Belgium)