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Curtis
Raymond
Low
1912

–

1991-12-05

Born:

Roslindale

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Needham Heights

, 

Massachusetts

Curtis Low graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Curtis Raymond Low, 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 from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Low and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    39th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Curtis Raymond Low, 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 Commanding Officer, 39th Air Division, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Low and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    28th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Curtis Raymond Low, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 28th Air Division, from 1957 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Low and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Curtis Raymond Low, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1963 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Low 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Curtis Raymond Low, 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 with Headquarters, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea, from 1951 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Low and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    12th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Curtis Raymond Low, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Deputy Commanding Officer, 12th Bombardment Group, 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.