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Conrad
Francis
Necrason
1911-12-16

–

1997-01-15

Born:

Cooperstown

, 

New York

Home:

Cooperstown

, 

New York

Buried: 

Riverside

, 

California

Cemetery:

Riverside National Cemetery

Conrad Necrason graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. He retired in 1965 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 7th Bombardment Group, in action over Java during World War II. 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:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Far East Bomber Command

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason, 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 Vice Commander and Director of Operations, Far East Bomber Command, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Necrason and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 10th Air Force, General Orders No. 33 (May 5, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason (ASN: 0-203384), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a Bomber Airplane and as Commanding Officer of the 7th Bombardment Group (Heavy), TENTH Air Force, in aerial operations over Burma, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Necrason, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    28th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Conrad Francis Necrason, 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 as Commander, 28th Air Division, from 1961 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Necrason 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason, 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 as Commanding Officer, 7th Bombardment Group, in the China-Burma-India Theater, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Necrason 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Far East Bomber Command

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason, United States Air Force, was awarded a second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Vice Commander and Director of Operations, Far East Bomber Command, in Korea, from 1952 to 1953. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Conrad Francis Necrason, 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, 7th Bombardment Group, in action over Java during World War II. 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.