William “Rip” Robertson (rear) aboard the Barbara J during the Bay of Pigs operation, 1961

William “Rip” Robertson

William “Rip” Robertson

William “Rip” Robertson

Rip Robertson; Credit Jessica Shores

Rip Robertson, 1948

Rip Robertson, 1969

Rip Robertson in the Congo (center, rear, with cap and glasses); Credit Thomas O’Hare

Rip Robertson in the Congo (center, with cap and glasses); Credit Thomas O’Hare

William “Rip” Robertson

William “Rip” Robertson and unidentified man photographed in Dealey Plaza

Unidentifed men in Dealey Plaza – William “Rip” Robertson and John Adrian O’Hare?

Unidentifed men in Dealey Plaza – William “Rip” Robertson and John Adrian O’Hare?

Congo rescue operators; Rip Robertson standing in back, 4th from left, with several Cuban exiles. The significance of the date – November 22, 1964 – and the open, black umbrella are curious.

Congo rescue operators; Rip Robertson standing in back, 4th from left, with several Cuban exiles. The significance of the date – November 22, 1964 – and the open, black umbrella are curious.