Robert H. Orr

1917–1988 (age 71)

Military officer

Biography

Robert H. Orr (1917–1988) dedicated decades to military service, guiding others with vision and quiet strength.

His final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery stands as a testament to a life lived in devotion to duty and country.

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