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Ivan
Wilson
McElroy
1913

–

2004-07-12

Born:

Austin

, 

Texas

Ivan McElroy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    834th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1960
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Ivan Wilson McElroy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 834th Air Division, from 1959 to 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McElroy 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:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Air Force Recruiting Service

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Ivan Wilson McElroy, 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 as Commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, from 1961 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McElroy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    80th Fighter Group

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Ivan Wilson McElroy, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 80th Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Strike Command

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ivan Wilson McElroy, 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 as J-7, Strike Command, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McElroy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.