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Henry
Crandall
Newcomer

Born:

Abingdon

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Abingdon

, 

Pennsylvania

Henry Newcomer graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Department of the Air Force

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Henry Crandall Newcomer (ASN: 0-21770), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Air Force, from 1963 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Newcomer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    451st Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    322d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Henry Crandall Newcomer (ASN: 0-21770), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 451st Bombardment Squadron, 322d Bombardment Group, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Henry Crandall Newcomer (ASN: 0-21770), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Newcomer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry Crandall Newcomer (ASN: 0-21770), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Newcomer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.