Edward Alexander entered military service in 1928. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in `955 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Edward
Harrison
Alexander
1902
–
November 14, 1978
Born:
Watseka
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
War Department General Orders No. 70 (1943), No. 60 (1944) and No. 64 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Harrison Alexander, 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 with Headquarters, India-China Wing, Air Transport Command, from during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Alexander and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Harrison Alexander, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters, India-China Wing, Air Transport Command, from during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.