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Arthur
Jenkins
Pierce
1909

–

November 28, 1980

Born:

Greenfield

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Greenfield

, 

Massachusetts

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Arthur Pierce transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Arthur Jenkins Pierce, 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 Pierce and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    466th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Arthur Jenkins Pierce, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 466th Bombardment Group, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. 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.