Adapted from "Vice Admiral Robert Burns Pirie, United States Navy, Retired" [biography, dated 26 November 1962] in Modern Biographical Files collection, Navy Department Library.

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- Baldwin, Frank Edward
- Baldwin, Robert Bemus
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- Ball, John
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- Barnes, Samuel Edward
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- Barr, Norman Lee
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- Bass, Ivan Ernest
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- Capodanno, Vincent Robert
- Capone, Lucien Jr.
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- Chourre Emile
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- Clark, Charles Edgar
- Clark, Clarence Floyd
- Clark, Frank Hodges
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- Clark, Henry Garner
- Clark, James Seerley
- Clark, Jeane R
- Clark, John Alfred
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- Clark, Morris Young
- Clark, Richard Godfrey
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- Clarkson, James Stroud
- Clausner, Edward Jr.
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- Clay, James Powell
- Clay, Mark Wellington
- Claytor, Spry Owen
- Claytor, William Graham, Jr.
- Cleaves, Alfred Sargent
- Cleborne, John Cuthbert
- Clegg, Courtney Gee
- Clegg, Glenn William
- Cleland, Cook
- Clementson, Merrill Kinsell
- Clexton, Edward William
- Cline, John Burnett
- Clinton, Jack William
- Close, Burdette Eugene
- Close, Forrest
- Close, Robert Hamilton
- Cloukey, Malcolm Mather
- Clover, Richardson
- Coad, Richard Joseph
- Coale, Griffith
- Coates, Leonidas Dixon, Jr.
- Coats, Robert Charles
- Cobb, Calvin Hayes
- Cobb, James Outterson
- Coe, James Wiggins
- Connally, John Bowden, Jr.
- Cobean, Warren Richardson Jr.
- Coburn, Ralph G.
- Cochrane, Joe Brice
- Cochran, Thomas
- Cocke, Herbert Claiborne
- Cockell, William Arthur
- Coddington, James Arthur
- Coe, Benjamin
- Coe, Charles Frederick
- Coffin, Albert Peyton
- Coffin, Clarence Emmett
- Coffin, Harry Nelson
- Coffman, Dewitt
- Cogswell, Francis
- Cogswell, James Kelsey
- Cogswell, Wilson Patterson
- Cohen, Marion
- Cohen, Marshall
- Coil, Emory Wilbur
- Cokely, Harold Jay
- Coker, Charles Walter
- Colahan, Charles Edward
- Colbert, Richard G.
- Cole, Allyn Jr.
- Cole, Cyrus Churchill
- Cole, Cyrus Willard
- Colee, Henry Charles Jr.
- Cole, Otis Robert Jr.
- Cole, Shelby Olaf
- Coley, Charles Coston
- Coley, Vernon Jackson Jr.
- Colleran, Gerald Francis
- Collins, Dale Edmond
- Collins, Pierre Dey
- Clifton, Joseph Clinton
- Coleman, William Bryan
- Christman, Thomas Jackson
- Christmas, Walter Frederick
- Clark, Cecil
- Church, William Campbell Gibson
- Clark, Thurston Booth
- Church, Spencer Chapin
- Chrisman, Allan Simpson
- Cole, Darrell Samuel
- Campbell, Clifford Morgan
- Campbell, Colin
- Campbell, Earnest Goodrich
- Camp, Floyd Charles
- Cassady, John Howard
- Coleman, Walter Dan
- Cole, William Marchant
- Collins, Howard Lyman
- Colligan, Thomas Richard
- Colestock, Edward Emerson
- Cohn, James Edward
- Cluverius, Wat Tyler
- Campbell, Edward Hale
- Caperton, William Banks
- Cassard, Paul
- Champion, Carleton Cole, Jr.
- Chandler, Lloyd Horwitz
- Chantry, Allan J. Jr.
- Challenger, Harold Lincoln
- Chapline, Vance Duncan
- Chappell, John Robert
- DeCourcesses, Godfrey Chevalier
- Child, Warren Gerald
- Church, Gaylord
- Clark, Alto Benjamin
- Clarke, Horace Donald
- Clayton, Marvin Clyde
- Cloughley, Sterling
- Chase, Nathan Brown
- Collett, John Austin
- Clancy, Albert Harrison, Jr.
- Converse, Adelbert Frink
- Cornwell, Delbert Strother
- Cowhill, William Joseph
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- Dabney, Thomas Bullard
- Dacey, John Elmer
- Dachs, Lukas Victor
- Dalton, John Howard
- Daly, Daniel Joseph
- Danzig, Richard Jeffrey
- DeCamp, Louis Earle
- Decker, Arthur Turn
- Decker, Benton Weaver
- Dedman, Tyler Freeland
- Dedrick, Walter
- Deegan, Joseph Francis
- Deegan, Joseph Francis Jr.
- Deem, Joseph Mason
- Deen, Harvard Franklin
- Dees, Randal Euesta
- de Florez, Luis
- DeFoney, Clinton Githens
- DeFord, Clifford Conrad
- Defrees, Joseph Rollie
- Defrees, Joseph Rollie Jr.
- Deibler, William Henry Jr.
- DeKay, Charles Gordon
- DeKrafft, John Charles Philip
- Delahanty, Frank Patrick
- Delaney, Henry Raymond
- DeLaney, John Francis
- Delano, Victor
- DeLany, Walter Stanley
- DeLargy, John Martin
- Delezene, James Robert
- Dell, Thomas Medairy, Jr.
- DeLong, Edward Grover
- DeLong, Henry Clay
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Robert Burns Pirie, Sr.
18 April 1905 – 9 January 1990

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Vice Admiral Pirie was graduated from the Naval Academy on 3 June 1926, Color Company Commander for the Class of 1926. He was designated Naval Aviator in June 1929, and subsequently served at sea in the carriers Lexington and Langley, as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Rear Admiral Alfred W. Johnson, USN, Commander Aircraft, Scouting Fleet, and as Senior Aviator on board the cruiser Raleigh; as a flight test officer at the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, DC, and as an instructor in the aviation training squadron at the Naval Academy.
In June 1938 he assumed command of the seaplane tender Teal, operating in Alaskan and Aleutian waters and in October 1939 became Executive Officer of Scouting Squadron 5-B, based on the carrier Yorktown. From late 1940 until the outbreak of World War II he was Superintendent of Training at the Naval Air Station, Miami, and when detached in September 1942 reported to the Staff of Vice Admiral Tower's, USN, Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding service as Assistant Air Operations Officer on the Staff from October 1942 until March 1943.
He next served as Executive Officer in the carrier Mission Bay from her commissioning in September 1943 until May 1944, in Hunter-Killer operations in Atlantic waters, and returned to the Pacific for duty from July 1944 until March 1945 as Chief of Staff and Aide to Rear Admiral G. F. Bogan, USN, Commander Carrier Division 25 and later Commander Carrier Division 4 in Admiral Mitscher's Task Force FIFTY-EIGHT. During this period he participated in the assault and capture of the Marianas (Saipan, Tinian, and Guam); the assault and capture of Palau; the initial raid on the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, and Formosa; the Battle of Leyte Gulf; and the South China Sea Raid, January 1945. For services during this period he was awarded the Silver Star Medal; a second Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal, both with Combat "V." He also was entitled to the Presidential Unit Citation, with stars for service in the carrier flagships Fanshaw Bay, Lexington, Essex, and Bunker Hill.
During the final months of the war he served as air Operations Officer on the Staff of Fleet Admiral E. J. King, USN, Commander in Chief, US Fleet, Washington, DC, and in January 1946 returned to the Naval Academy as first head of the Department of Aviation. From March 1948 until July 1949 he commanded the carrier Sicily, after which he again returned to the Naval Academy, where he served this time as Commandant of Midshipmen. On 12 February 1952 he assumed command of the attack carrier Coral Sea, operating in European waters, and from December of that year until June 1954 served as Chief of Staff to Admiral Jerauld Wright, USN, Commander in Chief, US Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, and later as Deputy Commander in Chief.
In August 1954 he was assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff (Plans and Operations), and later served as Chief of Staff and aide to the Commander in Chief, US Atlantic Fleet. In March 1956 he assumed command of Carrier Division 6, which was deployed with the SIXTH Fleet in the Mediterranean from June to October 1956. He was Commander of the United States SECOND Fleet, and Commander Striking Fleet in the Allied Command, Atlantic, from 3 July 1957 until May 1958, when he became Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air), Navy Department.
"For exceptionally meritorious service...as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) from May 1958 to November 1962..." he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He was serving in that capacity when relieved of all active duty pending his retirement, effective 1 November 1962.
Personal Data:
Born: Wymore, Nebraska, 4/13/05
Parents: Charles Bruce and Thelma Harms Pirie
Education: Wymore High School (1922); USNA (BS, 1926); Flight Training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida; Torpedo Instruction, NTS, Newport, RI; Completed Naval War College
Correspondence Course in Strategy and Tactics
Promotions:
Commissioned Ensign, 6/03/26; Lieutenant (jg) 6/03/29; Lieutenant, 6/30/36; Lt. Commander, 7/01/40; Commander, 9/17/42; Captain, l/27/44; Rear Admiral, 7/01/53; and Vice Admiral, 7/03/57.
Transferred to the Retired List 11/01/62.
Decorations and Medals:
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star Medal
Legion of Merit; Combat "V"
Gold Star in lieu of Second Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal, Combat "V"
Presidential Unit Citation awarded USS Fanshaw Bay (Ribbon)
Presidential Unit Citation awarded USS Lexington (Star)
Presidential Unit Citation awarded USS Essex (Star)
Presidential Unit Citation awarded USS Bunker Hill (Star)
American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with silver star (5 operations)
World War II Victory Medal
Navy Occupation Service Medal, Europe Clasp
National Defense Service Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars
Citations:
Silver Star Medal: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepedity as Chief of Staff of Commander Task Group THIRTY EIGHT POINT TWO during the occupation of Palau and air attacks on the Philippine Islands, September 6 to 24; air attacks on Okinawa Jima, Formosa and Luzon, October 6 to 20; during the Battle for Leyte Gulf, October 24 to 26; and air attacks on Luzon on October 29 and November 5 and 6, 1944. (His) Task Group was under sustained enemy air attack on four occasions, but by expert maneuvering of the formation and superior performance of our planes in intercepting and fighting off attacking aircraft, no major damage to any ship was sustained..."
Distinguished Service Medal: "For exceptionally meritorious service...as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) from May 1958 to November 1962. A dynamic leader and skilled technician in the field of aviation, Vice Admiral Pirie has been responsible for advances which contributed significantly to the effectiveness of the naval air arm as an element of sea power and which raised the level of Fleet readiness to unprecedented heights. In strengthening the Navy's weapons arsenal and improving fleet tactical doctrine, he vigorously sought better weapons and equipment based upon sound research and accurate evaluation of operational experience. Under his direction, significant improvements were achieved in aviation safety, a more efficient and economical program for aviation maintenance was instituted, and training and operating procedures were standardized. Exercising initiative and foresight, Vice Admiral Pirie established the first formal Navy organization for astronautics and led the Navy in the exploitation of space as essential to the perpetuation of sea power supremacy. Through his knowledge and understanding of aviation in general, and of the unique problems of naval aviation in particular, he made important contributions to aviation development as a representative of the Navy and the nation on policy-making boards and committees at interservice, national and international levels ..."
Legion of Merit: "For...outstanding services to the Government of the United States...during operations against enemy Japanese forces off the coast of Luzon, Formosa and China, from November 7, 1944 through January 25, 1945. Assisting in planning operations against the enemy, Captain Pirie insured the effective employment of the full strength of the Task Group. As coordinator of operations he supervised the execution of missions by units of the Task Group, and contributed materially to their successful accomplishment. His courage under fire, leadership and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service."
Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legion of Merit: "For...outstanding services as Assistant Air Operations Officer on the Staff of Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, from October 1942 to March 1943. Directly responsible for discharging all functions of Fleet Air Wing multi-engined aircraft squadrons (he) capably supervised the preparation of these units for combat, skillfully controlled their movements until they reported for operational control by the fleet air wing commanders, and worked out the multitude of complex details involved in planning the rotation of personnel and aircraft..."
Bronze Star Medal: "For meritorious achievement...during the assault and capture of the enemy Japanese-held Southern Marianas Islands, from June 14 to August 1, 1944. Exercising strong initiative and decisive judgment in the planning of aggressive support missions throughout the amphibious operations against these heavily fortified islands, (he) rendered invaluable assistance to his Commanding Officers...to provide effective aerial cover for our surface units during critical stages of the campaign..."
Chronological Transcript of Service:
Jun 1926 - Aug 1926 US Naval Academy (Instruction in Aviation)
Aug 1926 - Jun 1927 USS Dobbin
Jun 1927 - Dec 1927 Naval Torpedo Station (Instruction)
Dec 1927 - Jul 1928 USS Barry
Jul 1928 - Aug 1929 Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. (Flight Training) (Designated Naval Aviator, 6/25/29)
Aug 1929 - May 1931 Fighting Squadron 3B (USS Lexington and USS Langley)
May 1931 - May 1933 Naval Air Station, Anacostia, DC
May 1933 - Jun 1935 Aide and Flag Lieutenant, Staff, Commander Aircraft, Base Force
Jun 1935 - Jun 1936 USS Raleigh (Senior Aviator)
Jun 1936 - May 1938 Naval Academy (VN8D-5 Squadron)
May 1938 - Nov 1939 USS Teal (Commanding Officer)
Nov 1939 - Jan 1940 Bombing Squadron 5 (USS Yorktown)
Jan 1940 - Aug l940 Scouting Squadron 5 (USS Yorktown) (Executive Officer)
Aug 1940 - Sep 1942 Naval Air Station, Miami, Florida (Superintendent of Training)
Sep 1942 - Mar 1943 Staff, Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet
Mar 1943 - Sep 1943 Pre-commissioning duty in USS Baffins at Tacoma, Washington
Sep 1943 - May 1944 USS Mission Bay (Executive Officer)
May 1944 - Jul 1944 Staff, Commander Carrier Division 25 (Chief of Staff and Aide)
Jul 1944 - Mar 1945 Staff, Commander Carrier Division 4 (Chief of Staff and Aide)
Mar 1945 - Aug 1945 Staff, Commander in Chief, United States Fleet (Air Operations Officer)
Aug 1945 - Jan 1946 Office of the chief of Naval Operations, Navy Dept. (OP-33)
Jan 1946 - Mar 1948 Naval Academy (Head Aviation Dept.)
Mar 1948 - Jul 1949 USS Sicily (Commanding Officer)
Jul 1949 - Jan 1952 Naval Academy (Commandant of Midshipmen)
Feb 1952 - Dec 1952 USS Coral Sea (Commanding Officer)
Jan 1953 - Jul 1954 Deputy Commander in Chief Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander in Chief Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
Aug 1954 - Sep 1955 Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff (Plans and Operations) to the Commander in Chief, Atlantic
Sep 1955 - Feb 1956 Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander in Chief, Atlantic
Mar 1956 - Jul 1957 Commander Carrier Division 6
Jul 1957 - May 1958 Commander SECOND Fleet; Commander Striking Fleet, Allied Command, Atlantic
May 1958 - Nov 1962 Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air), Navy Dept.
1 Nov 1962 Transferred to the retired List
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