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James
Michael
Fitzmaurice
1900-08-23

–

1982-05-22

Born:

Bucyrus

, 

Ohio

James Fitzmaurice graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1923. 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 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    War Department General Orders No. 124 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Michael Fitzmaurice, 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 Chief of Staff, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fitzmaurice 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:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    War Department General Orders No. 180 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Michael Fitzmaurice, 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 Chief of Staff, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fitzmaurice and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.