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Bruce
Keener
Holloway
September 1, 1912

–

September 30, 1999

Born:

Knoxville

, 

Tennessee

Home:

Knoxville

, 

Tennessee

Buried: 

Knoxville

, 

Tennessee

Cemetery:

Cremated (Ashes Interred)

Bruce Holloway graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. During World War II, he became a U.S. Army Air Forces DOUBLE ACE, credited with shooting down 13 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he transferred to the new U.S. Air Force, serving as the 10th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1966 to 1968, before retiring in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), 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 as Commanding Officer, 23d Fighter Group, FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, TWELFTH Air Force, from 1957 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holloway and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holloway and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 23d Fighter Group, FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    Headquarters Squadron

    Regiment:

    23d Fighter Group

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    September 22, 1942
    Headquarters, China Air Task Force, General Orders No. 14 (October 20, 1942)

    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 (Air Corps) Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane and as Commanding Officer of the 23d Fighter Group, FOURTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, on 22 September 1942. On that date, Lieutenant Colonel Holloway spotted enemy traffic moving up the Burma road. Returning to his base, he volunteered to lead a flight the same day and, under heavy anti-aircraft fire aided in the destruction of a score of trucks. Although his plane was hit several times, he continued his strafing tactics until a faltering motor forced him to head for friendly territory. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Holloway, 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Strategic Air Force

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), 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 as Commanding in Chief, Strategic Air Force; and as Director, Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff , from 1968 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holloway 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 Army.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Strike Command

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1965
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB176 (1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Strike Command, from 1961 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Holloway and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Army Air Forces

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Bruce Keener Holloway (ASN: 0-20664), 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 with Headquarters, Army Air Forces, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Holloway and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.