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James
Franklin
Powell
1893

–

March 25, 1983

Born:

Fort Monroe

, 

Virginia

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Powell transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Major 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. 64 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Franklin Powell, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Powell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 8 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Powell, United States Army Air Forces, 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 Powell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.