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George
Howard
Brett
February 7, 1886

–

December 2, 1963

Born:

Cleveland

, 

Ohio

Home:

Cleveland

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Winter Park

, 

Florida

Cemetery:

Palm Cemetery

George Brett entered military service after graduating with second honors from the Virginia Military Institute. He retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    November 1942 – October 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 115 (December 8, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General George Howard Brett (ASN: 0-2764), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the U.S. Caribbean Defense Command from November 1942 to October 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Brett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 31 (June 25, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General George Howard Brett (ASN: 0-2764), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. AS United States Army member of War Councils in England, Egypt, Burma, China, Java, and Australia, as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Southwestern Pacific, and as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army Air Forces in Australia he has shown a keen perception of existing conditions, excellent judgment, and a superior quality of leadership, thus rendering exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a position of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Brett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Brett (ASN: 0-2764), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 18 (August 3, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant General George Howard Brett (ASN: 0-2764), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Forces in Australia, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.