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George
Edward
McCord
1917

–

September 19, 2003

Born:

Sapulpa

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Altus

, 

Oklahoma

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, George McCord transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George Edward McCord, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    455th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George Edward McCord, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-24 Bomber Pilot of the 455th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force in action in the Mediterranean Theater of Action 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Edward McCord, 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 McCord and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.