Carl Spaatz
Carl Andrew Spaatz (born Spatz; June 28, 1891 – July 14, 1974), nicknamed "Tooey", was an American World War II general. As commander of Strategic Air Forces in Europe in 1944, he successfully pressed for the bombing of the enemy's oil production facilities as a priority over other targets. He became Chief of Staff of the newly formed United States Air Force in 1947.
Carl Spaatz | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Tooey" |
| Born | June 28, 1891 Boyertown, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | July 14, 1974 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
| Buried | United States Air Force Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1914–1947 (Army) 1947–1948 (Air Force) 1948-1959 (Civil Air Patrol) |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-3706 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force U.S. Strategic Air Forces in the Pacific U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe Fifteenth Air Force Twelfth Air Force Eighth Air Force Air Force Combat Command 7th Bombardment Group 1st Pursuit Group Kelly Field 31st Aero Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Mexican Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
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