After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Harold Strack transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Harold
Arthur
Strack
1923
–
Born:
San Francisco
,
California
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Division:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Harold Arthur Strack, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the FIFTEENTH Air Force during 34 combat missions in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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: Brigadier General Harold Arthur Strack, 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 Strack and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.