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Howell
Marion
Estes
, Jr.
September 18, 1914

–

July 2, 2007

Born:

Fort Oglethorpe

, 

Georgia

Home:

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Howell Estes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. 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. His son, by the same name, later graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and retired as an Air Force 4-Star General. Howell Estes, Jr., himself, retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Howell Marion Estes, Jr., 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 from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Howell Marion Estes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as commander, Military Airlift Command, from 1964 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Estes 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1954
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Howell Marion Estes, Jr., 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 from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Estes 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:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    Bomber Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Howell Marion Estes, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Vice Commander, Bomber Command, Far East Air Forces, in Korea, in 1951. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1964
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB129 (1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Howell Marion Estes, Jr., 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 Commander, Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, from 1962 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Estes 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:

    Bomber Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Howell Marion Estes, Jr., 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 Vice Commander, Bomber Command, Far East Air Forces, in Korea, in 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Estes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.