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William
Sebastian
Stone
DNB (1968)
January 6, 1910

–

December 2, 1968

Born:

Cape Girardeau

, 

Missouri

Home:

St. Louis

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Colorado Springs

, 

Colorado

Cemetery:

U. S. Air Force Academy Cemetery

William Stone graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. From 1958 to 1961 he served as the 3d Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He died in 1968 while serving as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Forces, Europe

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Sebastian Stone, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces, Europe, from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone 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:

    Department of the Air Force

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1966
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB132 (1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General William Sebastian Stone (AFSN: 1059A), 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 Chief of Staff, Personnel, Department of the Air Force, from 1962 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone 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:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Academy

    Action Date:

    August 17, 1959 – June 30, 1962
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-64 (1962)

    (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 Major General William Sebastian Stone (AFSN: 1059A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy from 17 August 1959 to 30 June 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Sebastian Stone, 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 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Forces, Europe

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Sebastian Stone, 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 with Headquarters, U.S. Air Forces, Europe, from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.