| Ralph T. Holland | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1920 |
| Died | April 15, 2017 (aged 96) |
| Place of birth | Cedartown, Georgia |
| Place of death | San Antonio, Texas |
| Buried at | Northview Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Air Medal |
Ralph T. Holland (16 November 1920-15 April 2017)[1] was an American Instructor Pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He retired on 1 September 1975 as a Major General.
Awards[]
- Command Pilot Badge
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster[2]
- Legion of Merit with 3 bronze oak leaf clusters
- Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters
- Air Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation with 3 oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Distinguished Service Order 1st Class
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Ralph Taylor Holland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Holland distinguished himself as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, and as Deputy Commander, SEVENTH Air Force, from 17 November 1971 to 31 December 1972. In these key critical and demanding assignments, General Holland provided the outstanding leadership, managerial ability, exceptional initiative, and logistical/operational knowledge required to the successful accomplishment of the SEVENTH Air Force mission in Southeast Asia. General Holland's aggressive and astute leadership during a period of fluid mission requirements and rapidly accelerating phasedown of personnel and material resources contributed immensely to the successful accomplishment of Free World objectives in Southeast Asia. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Holland reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "Ralph T. Holland". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195618266. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ralph T. Holland". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=47698. Retrieved April 22, 2022.