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Fred
Murray
Dean
1916

–

May 6, 2002

Born:

East St. Louis

, 

Illinois

Home:

East St. Louis

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

Hilton Head Island

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

St. Luke’s Catholic Church

Fred Dean graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    August 28, 1962 – October
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander and Commander, TWELFTH Air Force, Tactical Air Command, from 28 August 1962 to 31 October 1963. During this period, the exemplary ability, diligence, and devotion to duty of General Dean were instrumental factors in the resolution of many complex problems of major importance to the Air Force, The superior initiative, outstanding leadership, and personal endeavor displayed by General Dean reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    August 1943 – January 1946
    War Department, General Orders No. 8 (January 18, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Air Corps) Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Executive Officer to the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, from August 1943 to January 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dean and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    31st Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 31st Fighter Group, during World War II. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dean 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:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dean 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:

    Major General

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1963
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), 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, TWELFTH Air Force, from 1962 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dean 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:

    Major

    Batallion:

    308th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    31st Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 308th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, during World War II. 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:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1962
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), 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 with the Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1960 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dean and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    31st Fighter Group

    Division:

    12th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Air Support Command, General Orders No. 14 (April 8, 1943), Amended by General Orders No. 25 (July 6, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Fred Murray Dean (ASN: 0-21245), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane and as Commanding Officer of the 31st Fighter Group, TWELFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dean, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.