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Harvey
Steele
Burwell
1890

–

March 6, 1955

Born:

Winstead

, 

Connecticut

Harvey Burwell was commissioned a Cavalry second lieutenant in 1913, and transferred to the Field Artillery in 1917. In the interim between the world wars he served in the Air Service and Air Corps, and subsequently served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He retired as an Army Air Forces Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General
    War Department General Orders No. 31 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Harvey Steele Burwell, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burwell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.