Otto P. Weyland
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Otto Paul Weyland (January 27, 1903 – September 2, 1979) was a United States Air Force (USAF) general and the post-World War II Commander of Far East Air Forces during the Korean War and of Tactical Air Command.[1]
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Otto Paul Weyland | |
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Nickname(s) | Opie |
Born | (1903-01-27)January 27, 1903 Riverside, California |
Died | September 2, 1979(1979-09-02) (aged 76) San Antonio, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1923 - 1959 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Tactical Air Command Far East Air Forces XIX Tactical Air Command 84th Fighter Wing |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Cold War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal Order of the British Empire |
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