Robert Komer
Former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Robert William "Blowtorch Bob" Komer was an American national security adviser known for managing Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support during the Vietnam War. Wikipedia
Born: February 23, 1922, Chicago, IL
Died: April 9, 2000 (age 78 years), Arlington County, VA
Nationality: American
Nickname: "Blowtorch Bob"
Previous offices: Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (1979–1981), United States Ambassador to Türkiye (1968–1969), and Deputy National Security Advisor of the United States (1965–1965)
Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom
Education: Harvard University