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Laurence
Carbee
Craigie
January 26, 1902

–

February 27, 1994

Born:

Concord

, 

New Hampshire

Home:

Concord

, 

New Hampshire

Buried: 

Colorado Springs

, 

Colorado

Cemetery:

U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery

Laurence Craigie graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1923. He was the first U.S. Armed Forces pilot to fly a jet airplane. He retired in 1955 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1951
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 87 (December 27, 1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Vice Commanding General Far East Air Forces from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craigie 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
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 70 (November 2, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craigie 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), 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 as Commander, Allied Air, Corsica, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Craigie and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 135 (December 14, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Vice Commanding General for Administration and Planes, FAR EAST Air Forces, in Korea, in 1950. General Craigie participated in bombing missions over enemy territory during which he was subjected to attack by enemy aircraft and ground fire. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), 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 while serving as Vice Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Craigie 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Vice Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. 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.