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Ernest
Alexander
Pinson
1913

–

2003-12-10

Born:

Henderson

, 

Kentucky

Ernest Pinson graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry and zoology from DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, in 1935. He received a doctorate in medical physiology from the University of Rochester, School of Medicine, Rochester, N.Y., in 1939, and accepted a direct commission as a First Lieutenant in 1939. 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 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    November 1942 – September 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (June 16, 1949)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major (Air Corps) Ernest A. Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1942 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Pinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country 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 Ernest Alexander Pinson, 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 Pinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.