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Bennett
Edward
Meyers
1897-03-29

–

1979-02-25

Born:

Buffalo

, 

New York

Home:

, 

New York

Bennett Meyers was commissioned in the Signal Reserve in 1918. 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. General Meyers was dismissed from the service of the United States by President Truman July 16, 1948, after conviction of a felony.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 58 (1945), Revoked by Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bennett E. Meyers (ASN: 0-11293), 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Meyers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces. [This award was revoked under Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18, November 24, 1947]

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 104 (1945), Revoked by Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Bennett Edward Meyers (ASN: 0-11293), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Deputy Director of Air Technical Service Command, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Meyers culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces. [This award was revoked under Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18, November 24, 1947.]