Roy Terry graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor of science degree in 1937 and from Yale University Divinity School with a bachelor of divinity degree in 1942, and then entered military service. After serving as a Chaplain 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. From 1970 to 1974 he served as the 5th Air Force Chief of Chaplains, and retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Roy
M.
Terry
1915
–
May 12, 1988
Born:
Brooklyn
,
New York
Home:
Danbury
,
Connecticut
Awards Received
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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 Roy M. Terry, 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 Terry 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 Roy M. Terry, 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 Terry and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.