After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Archie Burke transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Archie
Maurice
Burke
1918
–
September 17, 1992
Born:
Grandfield
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Archie Maurice Burke, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Aerospace Defense Command, Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1967 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burke 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.