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Frederick
Rodgers
Dent
February 12, 1908

–

September 1, 1969

Born:

Mercer

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Pittsburgh

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Frederick Dent graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. He retired on May 10, 1957, as a U.S. Air Force Major General

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    44th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Frederick Rodgers Dent, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force 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 on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1943
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Frederick Rodgers Dent, 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 from 1941 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dent and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1957
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 25 (May 21, 1957)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Frederick Rodgers Dent (ASN: 0-17504/444A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    44th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 249 (April 3, 1944)

    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 (Air Corps) Frederick Rodgers Dent (ASN: 0-17504), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving Pilot of a B-24 Liberator Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. For five hours over enemy territory, Colonel Dent, flying in the leading aircraft, led the division with such skill that the integrity of the formation was maintained and its vulnerability to attack was minimized. Though intense anti-aircraft fire was encountered, he coolly maneuvered his units over the target and as a result, a small and well camouflaged installation was devastated. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dent, 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.