After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Stanley Holtoner transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Stanley
Holtoner
1911
–
December 17, 2010
Born:
New York
,
New York
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General J. Stanley Holtoner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 2 September 1953. General Holtoner participated in the Thompson Trophy Race with the North American F-86D Sabrejet and set a new 100-kilometer world speed record of 1,110.748 kilometers per hour and won the Thompson Trophy. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General J. Stanley Holtoner, 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 as Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, from 1952 to 1957. General Holtoner flew every test aircraft that was assigned to the center and contributed to the development of the new, all-jet-Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holtoner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.