George E. Stratemeyer
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Lieutenant General George Edward Stratemeyer (24 November 1890 – 9 August 1969) was a senior commander in the United States Air Force. He held senior command appointments in the China Burma India Theater of World War II and was Far East Air Forces commander during the first year of the Korean War.
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George Edward Stratemeyer | |
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Born | (1890-11-24)24 November 1890 Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | 9 August 1969(1969-08-09) (aged 78) Winter Park, Florida |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1952 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Far East Air Forces Continental Air Command Air Defense Command Eastern Air Command, South East Asia Command 7th Bomb Group |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (2) |
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