Sidney Giffin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. 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 1960 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Sidney
Francis
Giffin
1907
–
December 17, 1977
Born:
Boulder
,
Colorado
Awards Received
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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:
1944 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Sidney Francis Giffin, 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 Headquarters, U.S. Army Air Forces, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Giffin and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.