Donald Blake graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Donald
Frank
Blake
1917
–
1990-10-02
Born:
Cleveland
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
February 1970 – September 1972
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Donald Frank Blake (ASN: 0-24870), 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, culminating as the Director of Military Assistance and sales, Deputy Chief of Staff, Systems and Logistics, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, from February 1970 to September 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Blake and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
341st Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Donald Frank Blake (ASN: 0-24870), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 341st Bombardment Group in China, 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.