After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Lyle Mann was discharged but was recalled to thee U.S. Air Force in 1948. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Lyle
Eugene
Mann
1923
–
March 21, 2008
Born:
New Hebron
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Lyle Eugene Mann, 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 Mann and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Lyle Eugene Mann, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mann and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
49th Fighter GroupAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Lyle Eugene Mann, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-80 Pilot with the 49th Fighter Group, in action curing 101 combat missions over Korea, from 1950 to 1951. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
49th Fighter GroupAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Lyle Eugene Mann, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-80 Pilot with the 49th Fighter Group, in action curing 101 combat missions over Korea, from 1950 to 1951. 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.