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Roland
Arthur
Campbell
1917

–

2003-03-16

Born:

Persia

, 

Iowa

Home:

Greenacres

, 

Washington

After serving in the Washington National Guard and subsequently in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Roland Campbell transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    4th Reconnaissance Squadron

    Action Date:

    July 1944 – September 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 14 (March 4, 1949)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Roland A. Campbell (ASN: 0-53172), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron in the Pacific Theater of Operations from July 1944 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    4th Reconnaissance Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Roland Arthur Campbell (ASN: 0-53172), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roland Arthur Campbell (ASN: 0-53172), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff, Materiel, and subsequently as Chief of Staff, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, from 1969 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roland Arthur Campbell (ASN: 0-53172), 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 Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.