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Ralph
Junior
Hallenbeck
POW (WWII)
1919

–

Born:

Monett

, 

Missouri

Home:

Monett

, 

Missouri

Ralph Hallenbeck graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    484th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 484th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH 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

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), 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 as Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Academy, from 1963 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hallenbeck 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:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), 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 as Deputy Secretary, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hallenbeck 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), 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 from 1951 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Hallenbeck and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    May 29, 1944 – May 1945

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 29 May 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ralph Junior Hallenbeck (ASN: 0-26219), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Secretary of the Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hallenbeck culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.