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Kurt Landon graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. 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 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1957

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kurt Martin Landon, 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 Deputy Commanding General, of the Air Research and Development Command, from 1953 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Landon and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.