Richard H. Ellis

Richard H. Ellis
Ellis as CINCSAC
Born	July 19, 1919[1] Laurel, Delaware, U.S.[1]
Died	March 28, 1989(1989-03-28) (aged 69) Andrews AFB, Maryland, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1941–1981
Rank	General
Commands	Strategic Air Command Allied Air Forces Central Europe U.S. Air Forces in Europe 16th Air Force 9th Air Force
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (5) Purple Heart

Richard Hastings Ellis (July 19, 1919 – March 28, 1989) was a United States Air Force general who served as the commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He was also director of the Joint Strategic Connectivity Staff.