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Kenneth
Burton
Hobson
1908

–

1979-07-20

Born:

Mt. Carmel

, 

Illinois

Home:

Ashland

, 

Oregon

Buried: 

Colorado Springs

, 

Colorado

Cemetery:

U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery

Kenneth Hobson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    War Department General Staff

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Burton Hobson, 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 with the War Department General Staff, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hobson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Burton Hobson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 7th Bombardment Group, in 1942. 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.