Glenn Birchard became a flying cadet in 1938. During World War II he piloted a Bomber in the first air strike against Wake Island, the first night-fire raids on Tokyo. 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. In the Korean War he flew the first aircraft into Kimpo after the Inchon invasion and participated in the first airdrop behind enemy lines in Korea. He died in 1967 while serving as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Glenn
Robbins
Birchard
DNB (1967)
1914
–
June 3, 1967
Born:
Grand Rapids
,
Michigan
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Glenn Robbins Birchard, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Glenn Robbins Birchard, 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 Birchard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Glenn Robbins Birchard, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Birchard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.