George Goddard was born in England and came to the United states in 1904. He received his citizenship in 1918, having enlisted in the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps the year before. 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 1949 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General but was recalled to duty from 1951 to 1953.
Sponsored by:
George
William
Goddard
June 15, 1889
–
September 20, 1987
Born:
London
,
England
Home:
Rochester
,
New York
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George W. Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Goddard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
July 1, 1939 – April 17, 1943
War Department, General Orders No. 68 (August 18, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps) George W. Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 July 1939 to 17 April 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Goddard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 30 (July 31, 1953)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 Brigadier General George William Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Director of Reconnaissance for the Allied Forces Central Europe from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Goddard 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.