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Samuel
Robert
Brentnall
May 12, 1903

–

February 23, 1965

Born:

Cleveland

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Cleveland

, 

Oklahoma

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Samuel Brentnall graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired in 1956 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1947 – 1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Samuel Robert Brentnall (AFSN: 364A), 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 from 1947 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brentnall 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1947 – 1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Samuel Robert Brentnall (AFSN: 364A), 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 from 1947 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brentnall 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

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1953
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 33 (August 20, 1953)

    (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 Samuel Robert Brentnall (AFSN: 364A), 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, in Korea, from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brentnall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.