William Joseph Crumm | |
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 Major General William J. Crumm, USAF | |
| Born | September 20, 1919 New York City, New York |
| Died | July 6, 1967 (aged 48) South China Sea |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1967 |
| Rank | Major general  |
| Unit | 3d Air Division |
| Commands | 3d Air Division, Strategic Air Command |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2), Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medal (4) |
William Joseph Crumm (September 20, 1919 – July 6, 1967), was a United States Air Force major general who was killed in July 1967, during the Vietnam War. General Crumm commanded the 3d Air Division from 1965 until his death in a B-52 mid-air collision with another B-52 bomber over the South China Sea. General Crumm was the first American general officer and the first of two Air Force general officers (pilots) who were killed during the Vietnam War.