David Cornell enlisted in the Air Force in 1956, the second of four brothers all of whom served in the Air Force. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1959. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
David
Morgan
Cornell
1934
–
Born:
Elsinore
,
California
Home:
Gross Valley
,
California
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
March 14, 1984 – July 31, 1987
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-528 (June 19, 1987)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General David Morgan Cornell, 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, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff for Engineering and Services, Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1984 to 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cornell 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General David Morgan Cornell, 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 Cornell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.