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Kenneth
Oliver
Sanborn
1913

–

1990-12-25

Born:

Tamworth

, 

New Hampshire

Home:

Tamworth

, 

New Hampshire

Kenneth Sanborn graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sanborn 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)

    Regiment:

    502d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, 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, 502d Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Sanborn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    502d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 502d Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sanborn 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:

    502d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 502d Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sanborn 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:

    502d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Oliver Sanborn, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 502d Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. 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.