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Joseph
Cyril Augustin
Denniston
1901-03-19

–

1974-06-30

Born:

Newport

, 

Rhode Island

Joseph Denniston graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    Service Command

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Joseph Cyril Augustin Denniston, 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, Service Command, FIFTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Denniston and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.