Howell M. Estes II
United States general (1914–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howell Marion Estes Jr. (or Howell Marion Estes II) (September 18, 1914 – July 2, 2007) was a general in the United States Air Force and commander of the Military Air Transport Service, later renamed the Military Airlift Command.
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Howell Marion Estes Jr. | |
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Born | (1914-09-18)September 18, 1914 Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia |
Died | July 2, 2007(2007-07-02) (aged 92) Bethesda, Maryland |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–1969 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 23rd Pursuit Squadron 1st Air Base Group 44th Bomb Wing 320th Bombardment Wing Military Airlift Command |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) |
Relations | General Howell M. Estes III (son) |
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