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After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Carl McDaniel transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    War Department General Orders No. 25 (1946) & No. 71 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Carl Brown McDaniel, 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 Brown and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.