After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Haskell Neal transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Haskell
E.
Neal
1904
–
July 15, 1981
Born:
Louisville
,
Illinois
Home:
Hoopston
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Haskell E. Neal, 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 as Director of Communications, Continental Air command, from 1951 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Neal 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Haskell E. Neal, 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 Colonel Neal and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.