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Fay
Roscoe
Upthegrove
1905-01-28

–

1992-01-08

Born:

Port Allegheny

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Bradford

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Allegany

, 

New York

Cemetery:

Saint Bonaventure Cemetery

Fay Upthegrove graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1927. He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    304th Bombardment Wing (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 72 (September 4, 1944)

    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 Fay Roscoe Upthegrove (ASN: 0-16885), 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 Commanding General, 304th Bombardment Wing (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Upthegrove and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    304th Bombardment Wing (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, Northwest African Strategic Air Force, General Orders No. 31 (July 25, 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) Fay Roscoe Upthegrove (ASN: 0-16885), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Bomber and as Commanding Officer of the 304th Bombardment Wing (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the North Africa Theater of Operations, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Upthegrove, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    304th Bombardment Wing (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Fay Roscoe Upthegrove (ASN: 0-16885), 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 General, 304th Bombardment Wing (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    304th Bombardment Wing (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Fay Roscoe Upthegrove (ASN: 0-16885), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 304th Bombardment Wing (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fay Roscoe Upthegrove (ASN: 0-16885), 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 from 1955 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Upthegrove and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.