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Noel
Francis
Parrish
1909

–

April 7, 1987

Born:

Lexington

, 

Kentucky

Noel Parrish enlisted in the Army as a private in 1930 and was appointed a flying cadet the following year. During World War II he served as Commander of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, and 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 15 (1946) & No. 66 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Noel Francis Parrish, 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 Parrish and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.