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Willard
Roland
Wolfinbarger
1900

–

January 2, 1975

Born:

Marion

, 

Kansas

Willard Wolfinbarger served in the Army Infantry during World War I, and was honorably discharged in 1919. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1924, and was appointed a flying cadet in the Army Air Corps. 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. He retired in 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 54 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Willard Roland Wolfinbarger, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wolfinbarger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 54 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Willard Roland Wolfinbarger, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wolfinbarger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.