Laurence S. Kuter
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General Laurence Sherman Kuter (May 28, 1905[1] – November 30, 1979) was a Cold War-era four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF) and former commander of North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Kuter (pronounced COO-ter) was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1905, and graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York on June 14, 1927.
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Born | May 28, 1905 Rockford, Illinois, US |
Died | November 30, 1979(1979-11-30) (aged 74) Naples, Florida, US |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1927–1947 (Army) 1947–1962 (Air Force) |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Military Air Transport Service Air University Far East Air Forces Pacific Air Forces |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) |
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