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Alvan
Cleveland
Kincaid
1892

–

February 1, 1968

Born:

Orleans

, 

Indiana

Home:

Orleans

, 

Indiana

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Alvan Kincaid was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Army Infantry Reserve in 1917, and served in France as an aerial observer during World War II. In 1920 he received his Regular commission in the Army Air Service. 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 45 (1944) and No. 21 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, 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 while Commanding the Army Air Forces Western Training Flying Command, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kincaid and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    April 1944 – April 1945
    War Department General Orders No. 45 (1944) & No. 21 (February 26, 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 Brigadier General Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while Commanding the Army Air Forces Western Training Flying Command, from April 1944 to April 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kincaid 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    84th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (UNCONFIRMED – 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 Brigadier General Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 84th Fighter Wing, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Kincaid, 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.