David A. Burchinal

David A. Burchinal
General David A. Burchinal
Born(1915-04-17)April 17, 1915
Washington, Pennsylvania[1]
DiedAugust 17, 1990(1990-08-17) (aged 75)
Middletown, Pennsylvania[2]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1939–1973
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States European Command
43d Bombardment Wing
40th Bombardment Wing
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross

David Arthur Burchinal (April 17, 1915 – August 17, 1990) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command from 1966 to 1973.

  1. ^ "Biography of David A. Burchinal". Air Force Historical Research Agency. May 1, 1971. Retrieved June 8, 2024. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Obituary, David A. Burchinal". Observer-Reporter Newspaper. August 26, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2024.