Robert B. Pirie

Robert Burns Pirie
Born(1905-04-18)April 18, 1905
Wymore, Nebraska, US
DiedJanuary 9, 1990(1990-01-09) (aged 84)
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, US
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service19261962
Rank Vice admiral
CommandsSicily (CVE-118)
Coral Sea (CV-43)
U.S. Second Fleet
NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic
Battles / warsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
RelationsRobert B. Pirie Jr.

Robert Burns Pirie (18 April 1905 9 January 1990) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for air when he retired in 1962.