After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Gerald Post transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Gerald
Joseph
Post
1925
–
December 3, 2003
Born:
Braintree
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
13th Bombardment SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Gerald Joseph Post, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Navigator on a B-26 bomber of the 13th Bombardment Squadron, in action during 50 combat missions over Korea from1952 to 1953. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Gerald Joseph Post, 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 Post 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: Lieutenant General Gerald Joseph Post, 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 Post and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.