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Theodore
Simpson
Coberly
1921

–

March 26, 2011

Born:

Morgantown

, 

West Virginia

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Theodore Coberly 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 Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Simpson Coberly, 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 Coberly and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Simpson Coberly, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot and Squadron Commander, 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, in action over Korea, from 1951 to 1952. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Simpson Coberly, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Defense Supply Agency, Los Angeles, California, from 1969 to 1970; and subsequently as Director of Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Coberly 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.