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Henry
Riggs
Sullivan
Jr.
1915

–

1992-03-07

Born:

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Mt. Sterling

, 

Kentucky

Henry Sullivan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1967 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:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Riggs Sullivan, Jr. (ASN: 0-21830), 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 of a Bombardment Group of the TWENTIETH Air Force, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan 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)

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Riggs Sullivan, Jr. (ASN: 0-21830), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Squadron, and later a Bombardment Group, of the TWENTIETH 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:

    2d Air Force, Strategic Air Command

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Riggs Sullivan, Jr. (ASN: 0-21830), 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 Deputy Commander, SECOND Air Force, Strategic Air Command, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sullivan 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    21st Air Division

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry Riggs Sullivan, Jr. (ASN: 0-21830), 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 Commanding General, 21st Air Division, from 1955 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sullivan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.