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Jerry
Dentler
Page
February 27, 1915

–

March 19, 1989

Born:

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Home:

Los Angeles

, 

California

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Jerry Page transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Jerry D. Page, 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 while serving as Operations Officer with the XIII Fighter Command in the South Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Lieutenant Colonel Page had a big share in the development and tactical use of napalm fire bombs in P-38 aircraft. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Page and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jerry D. Page, 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Headquarters, Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Page and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1964
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB358 (1964)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Jerry Dentler Page, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Director for War Plans for the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs from June 1960 to August 1961; and as Deputy Director for Aerospace Plans for the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. from September 1961 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Page and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.