Robert G. Thompson

1915–1965 (age 50)

Military Officer

Biography

Robert G. Thompson answered the call to service with quiet determination, embracing the responsibilities of a military officer who placed duty before self. His leadership and steady presence comforted the men and women he guided, making each mission an expression of the values he held dear.

In retirement he remained a thoughtful mentor, and in death he rests among fellow patriots at Arlington National Cemetery, a fitting tribute to a life lived in steadfast service to country and comrades.

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