George Rew graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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George Rew graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) George Robert Rew (ASN: 0-24994), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 374th Fighter Squadron, EIGHTH 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.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) George Robert Rew (ASN: 0-24994), 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, 374th Fighter Squadron, EIGHTH 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.