After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Kingston Tibbetts transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Kingston
Eric
Tibbetts
1907
–
April 23, 1983
Born:
Columbus
,
Ohio
Home:
Columbus
,
Ohio
Buried:
Columbus
,
Ohio
Cemetery:
Green Lawn Cemetery
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kingston Eric Tibbetts, 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 Tibbetts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 59 (1958)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Kingston Eric Tibbetts (AFSN: 436A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Tibbetts culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.