Earl T. Ricks
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Earl T. Ricks (July 9, 1908 – January 4, 1954) was a senior officer of the United States Air National Guard who served as deputy chief of the National Guard Bureau, chief of the Air Force Division, National Guard Bureau (1950–1954), and acting chief of the National Guard Bureau. His four months as acting bureau chief made him the first Air National Guard officer to hold the position.
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Earl T. Ricks | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pappy Ricks" |
Born | (1908-07-09)July 9, 1908 West Point, Mississippi, US |
Died | January 4, 1954(1954-01-04) (aged 45) Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., US |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1954 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Air Force Division Arkansas National Guard Payne Field 36th Strategic Air Base |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Air Medal Army Commendation Medal |
Other work | Mayor of Hot Springs, Arkansas (1947–49) |
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