Alonzo Towner received his doctor of medicine degree and engaged in a private medical practice in Idaho before entering military service in 1940. 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. From 1970 to 1972 he served as the 7th Surgeon General of the Air Force, and retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Alonzo
Allan
Towner
1910
–
September 23, 1977
Born:
Chicago
,
Illinois
Home:
Wichita
,
Kansas
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
May 1, 1970 – July 31, 1972
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Alonzo Allan Towner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Surgeon General of the United States Air Force from 1 May 1970 to 31 July 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Towner 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Alonzo Allan Towner, 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 Towner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.