Augustus Minton was Commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers (Reserve) in 1933, and entered active duty in 1935. He transferred to the Air Corps in 1941, and 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 1965 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Augustus
M.
Minton
October 21, 1911
–
January 2, 2003
Born:
Mount Carmel
,
Illinois
Home:
Carmi
,
Illinois
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Augustus M. Minton, 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 Minton 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
June 17, 1957 – June 1, 1963
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-100 (1963)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Brigadier General Augustus M. Minton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Director of Civil Engineering, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 17 June 1957 to 1 June 1963. In this important position, General Minton was responsible for all design, construction, maintenance and operation of real estate and management of Air Force facilities. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Minton 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: Brigadier General Augustus M. Minton, 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 Minton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.