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George
Curtis
Cannon
, Jr.
1928

–

May 14, 2009

Born:

Hope

, 

Arkansas

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

George Cannon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Curtis Cannon, Jr., 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, culminating as Deputy Commander, 22d North American Air Defense (NORAD) Region, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cannon culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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

    Action Date:

    1968

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel George Curtis Cannon, Jr., 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 as Commander, 6171st Air Base Squadron in Korea, in 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cannon 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

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1972

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel George Curtis Cannon, Jr., 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 with Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cannon 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:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George Curtis Cannon, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-80 Pilot with the 36th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, in Korea, in 1952. 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.