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Arno
Herman
Luehman
1911-09-07

–

1989-12-05

Born:

, 

Wisconsin

Home:

, 

Wisconsin

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Arno Luehman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    13th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Arno Herman Luehman, 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 Lieutenant Colonel Luehman 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:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    6th Allied Tactical Air Force

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1964
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Arno Herman Luehman, 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 as Commander, 6th Allied Tactical Air Force, from 1962 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Luehman 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    3d Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Arno Herman Luehman, 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 THIRD Air Force, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Luehman 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

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1962
    Department of the Air Force, Special Orders G-55 (July 20, 1962

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Arno Herman Luehman (AFSN: 1080A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1957 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Luehman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.