After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Edmund Langmead transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Edmund
Clarence
Langmead
September 3, 1894
–
September 19, 1978
Born:
Cleveland
,
Ohio
Home:
,
Ohio
Buried:
Memphis
,
Tennessee
Cemetery:
Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown
Awards Received
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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: Major General Edmund C. Langmead (AFSN: 207A), 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 Langmead 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 36 (October 13, 1954)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 Edmund Clarence Langmead (AFSN: 207A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the San Bernardino Air Materiel area at Norton Air Force Base, California, from 1951 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Langmead 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.