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William Henry Tunner

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United States Air Force general (1906-1983)

United StatesLived 1906 to 1983 · aged 76
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William Henry Tunner was a general officer in the United States Air Force and its predecessor, the United States Army Air Forces.

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At West Point in 1928At West Point in 1928

Awards 3

1982Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1956honorary doctor of the University of Maryland
Bronze Star Medal

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About this person

William Henry Tunner was a general officer in the United States Air Force and its predecessor, the United States Army Air Forces. Tunner was known for his expertise in the command of large-scale military airlift operations, first in Air Transport Command (ATC) during World War II, commanding The Hump operation, and later in Military Air Transport Service (MATS) during the Berlin Airlift in 1949-1951. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant general and commanded MATS itself.

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United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1983 · aged 76
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