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Eugene
Bernard
LeBailly
January 29, 1915

–

February 17, 1992

Born:

Shoshone

, 

Idaho

Home:

Shoshone

, 

Idaho

Buried: 

Pocatello

, 

Idaho

Cemetery:

Mountain View Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Eugene LeBailly transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Eugene Bernard LeBailly, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General LeBailly and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Group (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 638 (December 17, 1952)

    (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 Colonel Eugene Bernard LeBailly (AFSN: 1920A), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26 Invader Night Attack Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 3d Bombardment Group (Light), FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel LeBailly, 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 Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Eugene Bernard LeBailly, 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 LeBailly and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Eugene Bernard LeBailly, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Bomber Pilot in the 34th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action in the European Theater of Operations 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Eugene Bernard LeBailly, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-26 night intruder bomber pilot and Commanding Officer of the 3d Bombardment Wing, in action against the enemy during 50 bombardment missions over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Eugene Bernard LeBailly, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-26 night intruder bomber pilot and Commanding Officer of the 3d Bombardment Wing, in action against the enemy during 50 bombardment missions over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Eugene Bernard LeBailly, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General LeBailly and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.