Victor Haugen was commissioned in the Army Coast Artillery Reserve through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1934 upon graduation from the University of Washington. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Victor
R.
Haugen
1912
–
October 15, 1987
Born:
Kelowna, British Columbia
,
Canada
Home:
Penticton
,
Washington
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Victor R. Haugen, 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 Haugen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.