William Canterbury graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. 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 Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
Monte
Canterbury
1910
–
October 2, 1989
Born:
Muskogee
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Monte Canterbury, 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 Commander, ARDC Air Force Special Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1954 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Canterbury and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.