Jonah Lebell enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1943 and served as an enlisted member of the Reserve forces until he accepted a direct commission in the U.S. Air Force in 1948, upon assignment to the Air Force Judge Advocate General in Washington, D.C. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Jonah
Lebell
1914
–
December 18, 1997
Born:
Brooklyn
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jonah Lebell, 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 Lebell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.