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William
Jeffers
Kennard
September 26, 1906

–

October 23, 1973

Born:

Havana

, 

Cuba

Home:

Pittsburgh

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Kennard was appointed a first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve in 1930. After serving as a Medical Officer 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 1955 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1954 – 1955
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 69 (1955)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General William Jeffers Kennard (AFSN: 19048A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Surgeon at the Military Air Transport Service, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, from 1954 to 1955. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kennard culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    December 1941 – April 1942
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (December 11, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps) William Jeffers Kennard (AFSN: 19048A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Surgeon, FAR EAST Air Forces, from December 1941 to April 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Kennard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Medical Department, and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    V Interceptor Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941
    Headquarters, V Interceptor Command, General Orders No. 5 (March 15, 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 Colonel (Medical Corps) William Jeffers Kennard (AFSN: 19048A), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with V Interceptor Command, FAR EAST Air Force, as Medical Officer and Senior Flight Surgeon of the Philippine Department, in action in the Philippine Islands on 8 December 1941. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Kennard, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps) William Jeffers Kennard (AFSN: 19048A), 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Kennard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Medical Department, and the United States Army Air Forces.