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Ernest
Thorpe
Cragg
1922

–

March 9, 2006

Born:

Mount Vernon

, 

New York

Home:

Greenwich

, 

Connecticut

Ernest Cragg graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    2d Air Force

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Vice Commander, SECOND Air Force and as Chief of Staff, Air South Italy, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cragg 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1963
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), 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 as Director of Plans, U.S. Air Force, in 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cragg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    20th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), United States Air Force, 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 as Commander, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, in 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cragg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), 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 Director of Aerospace Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, in 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cragg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    370th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 370th Fighter Group The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Thorpe Cragg (ASN: 0-26144), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Cragg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.