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Oscar
Frederick
Carlson
1902

–

November 2, 1988

Born:

Seattle

, 

Washington

Home:

Seattle

, 

Washington

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. He retired in the 1950s as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 86 (1945), Amended by No. 89 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Oscar Frederick Carlson, 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 Colonel Carlson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 86 (1945), Amended by No. 89 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Oscar Frederick Carlson, United States Army Air Forces, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Carlson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.