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Gabriel P. Disosway
United States general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General Gabriel Poillon Disosway (DIS-os-way; June 11, 1910[1] – February 23, 2001) was a noted four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF) and served as commander of Tactical Air Command.[2]
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![]() General Gabriel P. Disosway | |
Born | (1910-06-11)June 11, 1910 Pomona, California |
Died | February 23, 2001(2001-02-23) (aged 90) Shreveport, Louisiana |
Buried | Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana (formerly)
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado (currently) |
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Years of service | 1933–1968 |
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Commands held | Tactical Air Command 17th Air Force 12th Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Air Medal |
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