Henry Conger Pratt
Henry Conger Pratt (September 2, 1882 – April 6, 1966), professionally known as H. Conger Pratt, was a major general in the United States Army. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and received awards from Italy, Brazil, and England. He is the only person in American military history to command both an air force wing and an army division.
Henry Conger Pratt | |
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Major General Henry Conger Pratt, 1940 | |
| Born | September 2, 1882 Fort Stanton, New Mexico Territory, US |
| Died | April 6, 1966 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | Cavalry, United States Army Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1904–1946 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | 2nd Wing, GHQAF Philippine Division |
| Battles/wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
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