Frederick Bell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. 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. He retired in 1961 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Frederick
Bell
POW (WWII)
1911
–
November 15, 1992
Born:
St. Joseph
,
Missouri
Home:
Troy
,
Kansas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
January – March 1946
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Frederick Bell, 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 with as head of a peace team appointed for the purpose of conducting negotiations between the Nationalists and Communists during the China Civil War from January to March 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bell and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
September 1960 – April 1961
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick Bell, 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, culminating as Director, Maintenance and Engineering, Air Materiel Command, from September 1960 to April 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bell 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.