Richard H. Ellis | |
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 Ellis as CINCSAC | |
| Born | July 19, 1919[1] Laurel, Delaware, U.S.[1] |
| Died | March 28, 1989 (aged 69) Andrews AFB, Maryland, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | 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.
- ^ a b "Personal Fact Sheet, Gen. Richard H. Ellis". Air Force Historical Research Agency. August 27, 1975. pp. 30–31.