George Finch enlisted in the Army Air Service during World War I, remaining in the Reserves after the War. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he was a leading critic of efforts to eliminate the air arm of the National Guard during peacetime. He became the Senior Leader of the US Air National Guard; (Chief of the Air Division National Guard Bureau) (1948-1950). He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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George
G.
Finch
1902
–
January 3, 1986
Born:
Dade City
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George G. Finch, 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 as the senior Air Force member of the United Nations negotiating team at the peace talks at Panmunjom, Korea. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Finch and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.