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George
Warren
Mundy
August 7, 1905

–

March 3, 2000

Born:

Cedartown

, 

Georgia

Home:

Cedartown

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

George Mundy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    39th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) George Warren Mundy, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 39th Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1961 – 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 Lieutenant General George Warren Mundy, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces from 1961 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Mundy 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    39th Bombardment Group (VH)

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 20th Air Force, General Orders No. 12 (July 27, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) George Warren Mundy (ASN: 0-17112), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a B-29 Very Heavy Bomber of the 39th Bombardment Group (Very Heavy), TWENTIETH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Mundy, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    39th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) George Warren Mundy, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 39th Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    39th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) George Warren Mundy, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 39th Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, in 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mundy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.