Early life
editRobert 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 | |
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Gen. Spaatz | |
Birth name | Carl Andrew Spatz |
Nickname(s) | Tooey |
Born | Boyertown, Pennsylvania, USA | June 28, 1891
Died | July 14, 1974 Washington, D.C., USA | (aged 83)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | 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 service | 1914–1948 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Mexican Expedition World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished 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) |