Robert Opie Lindsay
Robert Opie Lindsay | |
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Robert Opie Lindsay, 1918 | |
| Born | 25 December 1894 Madison, North Carolina, United States |
| Died | 1 August 1952 Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Air Service, United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 139th Aero Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Other work | Founding member of Civil Aeronautics Administration |
Lieutenant (later Colonel) Robert Opie Lindsay (25 December 1894 - 1 August 1952) was an American World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories in the closing days of the war. He returned to duty during World War II; at one point he commanded Fort Sill, Oklahoma as well as starting the National Air Guard of Oklahoma .