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Henry
Keppler
Mooney
1910

–

1976-05-29

Born:

New Orleans

, 

Louisiana

Home:

New Orleans

, 

Louisiana

Henry Mooney graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1931. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry Keppler Mooney, 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 Vice Commander, FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1955 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mooney 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:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Keppler Mooney, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Keppler Mooney, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mooney 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Keppler Mooney, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of Bombardment Wings and Bombardment Groups from 1941 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mooney and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.