After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Edgar Glenn transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Edgar
Eugene
Glenn
1896-10-27
–
1955-03-09
Born:
Kansas City
,
Kansas
Home:
,
Kansas
Buried:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Cemetery:
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edgar Eugene Glenn (ASN: 0-10914), 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 in 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Glenn culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
14th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edgar Eugene Glenn (ASN: 0-10914), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Chief of Staff of FOURTEENTH Air Force, in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
14th Air ForceAction Date:
March 1943 – February 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 48 (June 23, 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 Edgar Eugene Glenn (ASN: 0-10914), 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 of FOURTEENTH Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, from March 1943 to February 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Glenn and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.