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Royden
Eugene
Beebe
Jr.
1908-07-26

–

1959-04-29

Born:

Fort Douglas

, 

Utah

Home:

Burlington

, 

Vermont

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Royden Beebe graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1931. 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

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1953 – August 1956

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Royden Eugene Beebe, Jr. (ASN: 0-18447), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1953 to August 1956, as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe. During this period, General Beebe improved the capabilities and coordinated the efforts of the United States Air Forces in Europe with other allied commands of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. In addition, General Beebe made significant contributions in the areas of contingency planning, assisting in the development of the West German Air Force, and improving the relations between the United States military forces and our allies in the European-Mediterranean area. By his outstanding service in these endeavors, General Beebe has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    June 1942 – June 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 86 (October 12, 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 Royden Eugene Beebe, Jr. (ASN: 0-18447), 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 Chief of Staff, Far East Air Forces and Chief of Staff, FIFTH Air Force, in the Pacific Theater of Operations, from June 1942 to June 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Beebe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.