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William
Garnett
Lee
, Jr.
1914

–

April 9, 1982

Born:

Richmond

, 

Virginia

William Lee graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. 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 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Garnett Lee, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lee and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Garnett Lee, Jr., 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 while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lee and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.