After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, James Humphreys transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
James
William
Humphreys
, Jr.
1915
–
June 11, 1994
Born:
Fredericksburg
,
Virginia
Home:
Richmond
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Airman’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James William Humphreys, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Humphreys 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James William Humphreys, 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 Humphreys 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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Airman’s Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926 (as amended July 6, 1960), takes pleasure in presenting the Airman’s Medal to Major General James William Humphreys, Jr., United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life.