George Edward Stratemeyer | |
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Born | [1] Cincinnati, Ohio[1] | 24 November 1890
Died | 9 August 1969 Winter Park, Florida | (aged 78)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1952 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Far East Air Forces Continental Air Command Air Defense Command Eastern Air Command, South East Asia Command 7th Bomb Group |
Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (2) |
Lieutenant General George Edward Stratemeyer (24 November 1890 – 9 August 1969) was a senior commander in the United States Air Force. He held senior command appointments in the China Burma India Theater of World War II and was Far East Air Forces commander during the first year of the Korean War.