Winfield S. Harpe
Winfield Scott Harpe (January 12, 1937 – December 5, 1988) was a United States Air Force officer who served during the Vietnam War and Cold War.
Winfield S. Harpe | |
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| Born | January 12, 1937 Thomaston, Georgia, United States |
| Died | December 5, 1988 (aged 51) Guadalajara, Spain |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1959–1988 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Sixteenth Air Force 14th Flying Training Wing |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal (21) Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal (2) |
General Harpe died during an attempted forced landing after a technical failure while on a routine training mission outside of Madrid, in Spain.
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