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George
Robert
Acheson
1904-01-21

–

1989-08-17

Born:

Lewiston

, 

Maine

Home:

Lewiston

, 

Maine

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

George Acheson was commissioned in the Army Air Corps Reserve in 1927. 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. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    March 1944 – May 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 67 (August 13, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the 55th Bombardment Wing in the North Africa Theater of Operations from March 1944 to May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Acheson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions 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

    Action Date:

    1956 – 1959

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), 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, culminating as Commander, Middletown Air Material Area, Air Material Command, Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania, from 1956 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Acheson 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.