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Curtis LeMay

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American general and politician (1906-1990)

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Curtis Emerson LeMay was a US Air Force general who was a key American military commander during World War II and the Cold War, including the Korean War. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965.

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Lieutenant Curtis LeMay in 1929Lieutenant Curtis LeMay in 1929In 1938, three B-17s (one navigated by Lt. LeMay) intercept the Italian liner SS Rex, 620 nm at sea.In 1938, three B-17s (one navigated by Lt. LeMay) intercept the Italian liner SS Rex, 620 nm at sea.Colonel Curtis LeMay officially congratulates a bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress at Chelveston Airfield, England, June 2, 1943.Colonel Curtis LeMay officially congratulates a bomber crew of the 306th Bomb Group in front of their B-17 Flying Fortress at Chelveston Airfield, England, June 2, 1943.LeMay made massive incendiary attacks on Japanese cities with hundreds of planes at low altitudes. Here B-29 bombers drop hundreds of incendiary bombs (cluster bombs, magnesium bombs, white phosphorus bombs, and napalm) on Yokohama in a raid on May 29, 1945.LeMay made massive incendiary attacks on Japanese cities with hundreds of planes at low altitudes. Here B-29 bombers drop hundreds of incendiary bombs (cluster bombs, magnesium bombs, white phosphorus bombs, and napalm) on Yokohama in a raid on May 29, 1945.LeMay with General Joseph W. StilwellLeMay with General Joseph W. StilwellA "LeMay Bombing Leaflet" in Japanese: "Unfortunately, bombs have no eyes. So, in accordance with America's humanitarian policies, the American Air Force, which does not wish to injure innocent people, now gives you warning to evacuate the cities named and save your lives".A "LeMay Bombing Leaflet" in Japanese: "Unfortunately, bombs have no eyes. So, in accordance with America's humanitarian policies, the American Air Force, which does not wish to injure innocent people, now gives you warning to evacuate the cities named and save your lives".LeMay with generals Henry H. Arnold, Barney M. Giles and Emmett O. DonnellLeMay with generals Henry H. Arnold, Barney M. Giles and Emmett O. Donnell

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1972National Aviation Hall of Fame
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Silver Star
Harmon Trophy
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Royal Order of the Sword
Croix de guerre 1940-1945 (Belgium)
Commander of the Legion of Honour
World War II Victory Medal
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
American Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Knight of the Order of the Southern Cross
Croix de Guerre
Order of Ouissam Alaouite
Order of the Patriotic War
Order of Merit
Order of Aeronautical Merit
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Connected to Curtis 6

Don TaylorAlso in The Last Bomb (1945)Frank LloydAlso in The Last Bomb (1945)Peter UstinovAlso won Knight of the Order of the Southern CrossAudie MurphyAlso won Croix de guerre 1940-1945 (Belgium)John J. PershingAlso won Distinguished Service CrossItalo BalboAlso won Harmon Trophy

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1990 · aged 83
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