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Julian
Buckner
Haddon
October 28, 1894

–

April 15, 1958

Born:

Pleasant Hill

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Julian Haddon was commissioned in the Aviation Second, Signal Reserve in 1918. 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 1952 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Service

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Julian Buckner Haddon, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Haddon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.