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Andrew
B.
Cannon
1903

–

May 1, 1974

Born:

Newton

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Tilton

, 

New Hampshire

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Andrew Cannon transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Andrew B. Cannon, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 27 & 90 (1944) and No. 66 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Andrew B. Cannon, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Cannon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1963

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Andrew B. Cannon, 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, culminating as Commander of the 63d Troop Carrier Wing (Heavy), Donaldson Air Force Base, South Carolina, from 1960 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cannon 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.