Olin McIlnay was commissioned in the Army Medical Reserve in 1928. 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 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Olin
Foster
McIlnay
1902
–
July 2, 1985
Born:
Polo
,
Illinois
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Olin Foster McIlnay, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 McIlnay 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Olin Foster McIlnay, 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 McIlnay and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.