Emmett O'Donnell Jr.
General Emmett E. "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. (September 15, 1906 – December 26, 1971) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from 1959 to 1963. He also led the first B-29 Superfortress attack against Tokyo during World War II.
Emmett O'Donnell Jr. | |
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General Emmett "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. in a 1962 portrait | |
| Nickname(s) | Rosie |
| Born | September 15, 1906 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | December 26, 1971 (aged 65) Washington, D.C., US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1928–1963 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Pacific Air Forces 15th Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Air Medal (2) |
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