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Herbert
William
Ehrgott
1904

–

September 20, 1982

Born:

Milwaukee

, 

Wisconsin

Home:

Milwaukee

, 

Wisconsin

Herbert Ehrgott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1926. 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 1956 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colo9nel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colo9nel (Air Corps) Herbert William Ehrgott, 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 the NINTH Air Force from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ehrgott and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.