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Byron
Elihu
Gates
1895

–

April 18, 1970

Born:

Aberdeen

, 

South Dakota

Byron Gates was commissioned in the Army Air Service in 1918. 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 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 64 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Byron Elihu Gates, 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 Gates and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.