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George
Eldridge
Keeler (Keller)
, Jr.
1905

–

September 22, 1996

Born:

Stanford

, 

Connecticut

George Keeler graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. 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 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1959

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Eldred Keeler (Keller), 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, culminating as Deputy Director of Supply, Headquarters, Air Materiel Command, from 1957 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Keller 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.