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 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Daniel
Lee
Burkett
1925
–
January 5, 1995
Born:
Santa Monica
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Daniel Lee Burkett, 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 of the Army-Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, Texas; Commander of the Air Force Commissary Service; and subsequently with additional function of Deputy Commander, Air Force Engineering and Services Agency, from 1973 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burkett 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Daniel Lee Burkett, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burkett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Daniel Lee Burkett, 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 Burkett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.