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Edmund
Francis
O’Connor

Born:

, 

Massachusetts

Edmund O’Connor graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Marshall Space Flight Center

    Division:

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edmund Francis O’Connor (ASN: 0-26340), 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 Director of Program Management, Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) , from 1964 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Connor 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:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    459th Bombardment Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Edmund Francis O’Connor (ASN: 0-26340), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 459th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Air Force Logistics Command

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Edmund Francis O’Connor (ASN: 0-26340), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Vice Commander, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Connor 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edmund Francis O’Connor (ASN: 0-26340), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 from 1972 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Connor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.