Lucas Beau entered service as a corporal on border patrol duty with the New York National Guard in 1916, before becoming as a flying cadet in 1917. 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 1955 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Lucas
Victor
Beau
1895
–
October 22, 1986
Born:
New York
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Lucas Victor Beau, 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 National Commander of the Civil Air Patrol at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., from 1947 to 1955. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beau 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.