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James
Bell
Burwell
1902-07-05

–

2003-06-25

Born:

Tarboro

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Charlotte

, 

North Carolina

James Burwell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1926. He retired in 1956 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    War Department General Staff

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) James Bell Burwell, 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 with the G-3 Division, War Department General Staff, from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Burwell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1951 – 1956
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Bell Burwell, 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 from 1951 to 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burwell 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.