Harold Bartron enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1912, serving four years. In 1917 he returned to service in the Army Air Service, serving in World War I. 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 1948 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Harold
Arthur
Bartron
1896
–
June 1, 1975
Born:
Frankfort
,
Indiana
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harold Arthur Bartron, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bartron and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.