Donald Harlow served in the Army Air Forces as an instructor at the Aircraft Armament Ground School during World War II, and became a member of the Air Force Reserve after the war. Recalled during the Korean War, in 1969 he was appointed the SECOND Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, serving in that highest enlisted position until his retirement in 1971. In 1980 he was inducted into the Military Order of the Sword by the enlisted men and women of the Tactical Air Command. He is the only enlisted person to receive this high honor.
Sponsored by:
Donald
Lincoln
Harlow
September 22, 1920
–
June 18, 1997
Born:
Waterville
,
Maine
Home:
Groton
,
Massachusetts
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceDivision:
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ForceAction Date:
August 1, 1969 – September 30, 1971
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Donald Lincoln Harlow, 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, culminating as Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force from 1 August 1969 to 30 September 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Harlow culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.