Hugh Johnston Knerr
MilitaryServed as supply and mainentance deputy commander for the service command from 24 Jul 42-22 Oct 43 the CG from 23 Oct 43-Jun 45.
Served as CG for administration under Spaatz as well as Cmdr of 8th AF Service Command Knerr exercised theater-wide authority over logistical matters-and supply and maintenance won recognition as a function equal with combat operations.
Dist. Service Medal/ Legion of Merit and Bronze Star
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Headquarters
- Type Category: Combat organisation
- Unit Hierarchy: Command
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
26 October 1971 | ||
Born |
Fairfield, Iowa | ||
Buried |
Revisions
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
Changes
Sources
WWII European Theatre Army Records, Roster of Key Officers, January 1945 via Fold 3
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia