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Frederick
von Harten
Kimble
1895-08-10

–

1978-08-18

Born:

Portland

, 

Oregon

Frederick Kimble graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1918. 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 1953 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick von Harten Kimble, 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 27th Flying Training Wing from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kimble and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick von Harten Kimble, United States Army Air Forces, 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 Commanding General Army Garrison Force Tinian from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kimble and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.