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Brigadier-General '''George Godfrey Lundberg''' (1892-1981) was a pilot in the [[United States Air Force]].
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After graduating from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]'s [[Economics]] program in 1917,<ref>Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1917. pp. 572</ref> Lundberg was made a [[Second Lieutenant]] the following year while stationed at [[Fort Omaha, Nebraska]].<ref>[[University of Michigan]], "Aircraft Journal", volume II, Jan-Jun 1918</ref> By 1936, he had been made a [[Captain]].<ref>[[United States Congress]], "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 74th United States Congress", 1936. pp 9929</ref><ref>United States Adjutant-General's Office, "Army List and Directory", 1936. pp. 353.</ref>
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Brigadier General '''George Godfrey Lundberg''' (October 19, 1892 – January 1981) was a pilot in the [[United States Air Force]].
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Lundberg later served as a Major<ref> Air Corps War Dept, Air Corps Newsletter. pp. 11</ref> at the [[Middletown Air Technical Service Command]] in Pennsylvania where he was eventually named commander, and was moved to [[VIII Air Force Service Command]] in England during the [[Second World War]].<ref name="bio" /> He became known as the "chief airman" to Major General [[Edwin Forrest Harding]] of the [[32nd Infantry Division (United States)|32nd Infantry Division]], and offered a commendation to Harding's son.<ref>Anders, Leslie. "Gentle Knight: The Life and Times of Major General Edwin Forrest Harding", 1985. pp. 293</ref>


==Education and early career==
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In February 1945, he was was given command of [[Antilles Air Command]] in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]] as a Colonel.<ref>Maurer, Maurer. "Air Force Combat Units of World War II", 1983 pp. 455 ISBN 1428915850</ref> On [[April 7]] 1947, he was named Base Commander of [[Norton Air Force Base]] in [[San Bernardino, California]].<ref>[[DIANE Publishing]], "Air Force bases", ISBN 1428993169. pp. 447</ref>
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After graduating from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]'s [[Economics]] program in 1917,<ref>Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1917. pp. 572</ref> Lundberg was made a [[Second Lieutenant]] in the [[Observation Balloon Service in World War I|Balloon Corps]] the following year while stationed at [[Fort Omaha, Nebraska]].<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/35402020/</ref><ref>[[University of Michigan]], "Aircraft Journal", volume II, Jan-Jun 1918</ref> By 1936, he had been made a [[Captain (United States)|Captain]].<ref>[[United States Congress]], "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 74th United States Congress", 1936. pp 9929</ref><ref>United States Adjutant-General's Office, "Army List and Directory", 1936. pp. 353.</ref>


==Career==
He served as commander of the [[Pacific Overseas Air Material District]] until his retirement in 1949.<ref name="bio">[http://www.generals.dk/general/Lundberg/George_G./USA.html Biography of Brig. General George G. Lundberg]</ref> Following his retirement, he moved to [[Olean, New York]] and was appointed "Civilian Defense Chief" of the city the following year.<ref>[[Olean Times Herald]], "General Lundberg's Appointment As City's Civilian Defense Chief Approved", July 26, 1950</ref>
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Lundberg later served as a Major<ref>Air Corps War Dept, Air Corps Newsletter. pp. 11</ref> at the [[Middletown Air Technical Service Command]] in Pennsylvania where he was eventually named commander.<ref name="bio" /> He was moved to [[Eighth Air Force]] in England during the [[Second World War]].<ref name="bio" /> He became known as the "chief airman" to Major General [[Edwin Forrest Harding]] of the [[32nd Infantry Division (United States)|32nd Infantry Division]], and offered a commendation to Harding's son.<ref>Anders, Leslie. "Gentle Knight: The Life and Times of Major General Edwin Forrest Harding", 1985. pp. 293</ref>


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In February 1945, he was given command of [[Antilles Air Command]] in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]] as a Colonel.<ref>Maurer, Maurer. "Air Force Combat Units of World War II", 1983 pp. 455 {{ISBN|1-4289-1585-0}}</ref> On April 7, 1947, he was named Base Commander of [[Norton Air Force Base]] in [[San Bernardino, California]].<ref>[[Diane Publishing]], "Air Force bases", {{ISBN|1-4289-9316-9}}. pp. 447</ref> He served as commander of the Pacific Overseas Air Material District until his retirement in 1949.<ref name="bio">[http://www.generals.dk/general/Lundberg/George_G./USA.html Biography of Brig. General George G. Lundberg]</ref>
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==Retirement==
Following his retirement, he moved to [[Olean, New York]] and was appointed "Civilian Defense Chief" of the city the following year,<ref>[[Olean Times Herald]], "General Lundberg's Appointment As City's Civilian Defense Chief Approved", July 26, 1950</ref> and oversaw the city's celebration of [[Armed Forces Day]].<ref>[[Olean Time Herald]], "Mammoth Parade To Start Celebration Of Armed Forces Day ", May 19, 1950</ref>

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:00, 4 January 2024

George G. Lundberg
Born
George Godfrey Lundberg

October 19, 1892
DiedJanuary 1981
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPilot in the United States Air Force

Brigadier General George Godfrey Lundberg (October 19, 1892 – January 1981) was a pilot in the United States Air Force.

Education and early career

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After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania's Economics program in 1917,[1] Lundberg was made a Second Lieutenant in the Balloon Corps the following year while stationed at Fort Omaha, Nebraska.[2][3] By 1936, he had been made a Captain.[4][5]

Career

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Lundberg later served as a Major[6] at the Middletown Air Technical Service Command in Pennsylvania where he was eventually named commander.[7] He was moved to Eighth Air Force in England during the Second World War.[7] He became known as the "chief airman" to Major General Edwin Forrest Harding of the 32nd Infantry Division, and offered a commendation to Harding's son.[8]

In February 1945, he was given command of Antilles Air Command in San Juan, Puerto Rico as a Colonel.[9] On April 7, 1947, he was named Base Commander of Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California.[10] He served as commander of the Pacific Overseas Air Material District until his retirement in 1949.[7]

Retirement

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Following his retirement, he moved to Olean, New York and was appointed "Civilian Defense Chief" of the city the following year,[11] and oversaw the city's celebration of Armed Forces Day.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1917. pp. 572
  2. ^ https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/35402020/
  3. ^ University of Michigan, "Aircraft Journal", volume II, Jan-Jun 1918
  4. ^ United States Congress, "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the 74th United States Congress", 1936. pp 9929
  5. ^ United States Adjutant-General's Office, "Army List and Directory", 1936. pp. 353.
  6. ^ Air Corps War Dept, Air Corps Newsletter. pp. 11
  7. ^ a b c Biography of Brig. General George G. Lundberg
  8. ^ Anders, Leslie. "Gentle Knight: The Life and Times of Major General Edwin Forrest Harding", 1985. pp. 293
  9. ^ Maurer, Maurer. "Air Force Combat Units of World War II", 1983 pp. 455 ISBN 1-4289-1585-0
  10. ^ Diane Publishing, "Air Force bases", ISBN 1-4289-9316-9. pp. 447
  11. ^ Olean Times Herald, "General Lundberg's Appointment As City's Civilian Defense Chief Approved", July 26, 1950
  12. ^ Olean Time Herald, "Mammoth Parade To Start Celebration Of Armed Forces Day ", May 19, 1950


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