Rupert Burris After serving as an enlisted man in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Rupert Burris transferred to the U.S. Air Force was discharged in 1946, but re-enlisted in the new U.S. Air Force in 1947. He was commissioned in 1948 through the Officer Training School. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Rupert
Hugh
Burris
1925
–
July 13, 2010
Born:
Whelen Springs
,
Arkansas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rupert Hugh Burris, United States Air Force, 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, culminating as Vice Commander and subsequently Commander of the Air Force Communications Service with headquarters at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri, from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burris 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rupert Hugh Burris, 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 Burris and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.