Maurice A. Preston | |
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![]() Preston in 1966 | |
Nickname(s) | Mo/Moe |
Born | November 25, 1912 Weed, California |
Died | January 25, 1983 Bethesda, Maryland | (aged 70)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1937–1968 |
Rank | General |
Commands | United States Air Forces in Europe Fifth Air Force Nineteenth Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Air Medal (8) |
General Maurice Arthur Preston (November 25, 1912 – January 25, 1983) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Air Forces in Europe (CINCUSAFE) from 1966 to 1968.[1]
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