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Augustus
M.
Hendry
, Jr.
1918

–

March 8, 1998

Born:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

Home:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Augustus Hendry transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He subsequently also flew combat missions in the Korean War and retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Augustus M. Hendry, Jr., 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 Hendry 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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Augustus M. Hendry, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hendry 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 Service

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Augustus M. Hendry, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.