After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, William Best transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
Henry
Best
, Jr.
1920
–
January 21, 1995
Born:
Brooklyn
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Henry Best, 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 Commander of the Air Weather Service from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Best culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.