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Walter
Raymond
Peck
January 15, 1896

–

December 24, 1965

Born:

Lima

, 

Ohio

Home:

Lima

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

San Diego

, 

California

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Walter Peck was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of November 1918. He retired in 1948 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Raymond Peck, 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 while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Peck and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    96th Combat Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 406 (May 23, 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 Brigadier General Walter Raymond Peck (ASN: 0-10768), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 96th Combat Bombardment Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. Brigadier General Peck, as Wing Commander, on three occasions led an entire B-24 Liberator Bomber Division on bombing assaults over targets at Berlin, Halberstadt, and Aschersleben, Germany. The gallant leadership and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Peck, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Raymond Peck, United States Army Air Forces, 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 with the EIGHTH Air Force 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Raymond Peck, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force 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.