Hubert R. Harmon

Lieutenant General Hubert Reilly Harmon (April 3, 1892 February 22, 1957), after a distinguished combat career in World War II, was instrumental in developing plans for the establishment of the United States Air Force Academy. He was the first superintendent of the academy and was one of the persons most influential in establishing it as a successful educational institution.

Hubert R. Harmon
Born(1892-04-03)April 3, 1892
Chester, Pennsylvania, US
DiedFebruary 22, 1957(1957-02-22) (aged 64)
Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, US
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1915–1956
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held13th Air Force
Sixth Air Force
Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
*Solomon Islands campaign
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
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