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Cecil
Hampton
Childre
DNB (1966)
1911

–

May 28, 1966

Born:

Brownwood

, 

Texas

Home:

Brownwood

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Cecil Childre transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He died in 1966 while serving as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1950 – February 1, 1951
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 331 (July 16, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Cecil H. Childre, 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 Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 17 September 1950 to 1 February 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Childre reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Cecil Hampton Childre, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of the Continental Air Command, from 1965 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Childre 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 General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Cecil Hampton Childre, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Childre 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    March 22, 1951
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 540 (November 20, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Cecil H. Childre, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, on 22 March 1951. 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:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Cecil Hampton Childre, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Childre and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.