Truman H. Landon
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General Truman Hempel "Ted" Landon (February 11, 1905 – January 27, 1986) was a U.S. Air Force general and commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe.[1]
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Birth name | Truman Hempel Landon |
Born | (1905-02-11)February 11, 1905 Maryville, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | January 27, 1986(1986-01-27) (aged 80) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1928–1963 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | U.S. Air Forces in Europe Caribbean Air Command |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (3) |
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