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George
Lennox
Monahan
, Jr.
1933

–

February 4, 1993

Born:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

George Monahan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1944. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Lennox Monahan, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, F-16 Fighter Program, from 1980 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Monahan 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:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Lennox Monahan, Jr., 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 as Commanding Officer, Detachment TWO (F-16), from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Monahan and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General George Lennox Monahan, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Director, SDI, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1989 to 1990. The distinctive accomplishments of General Monahan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Lennox Monahan, Jr., 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 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Systems, Headquarters, Air Force Service Command, from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Monahan 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    20th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major George Lennox Monahan, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1968. 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.