Earl S. Hoag
Earl Seeley Hoag (1895–1968) was an American World War II major general.[1]
Biography
In October 1943, he became commanding general of the
Air Transport Command, which operated supply and sustainment flights over "The Hump
" between India and China. In March 1944 he was designated commanding general of the European Division of Air Transport Command which he reorganized in preparation for the invasion of Normandy. He remained in that post until the end of World War II, then served in various other posts until his retirement in 1953.
Awards and decorations
General Hoag has been awarded the
Legion of Honor, Chevalier, and Croix de Guerre with Palm.[1]
References
- ^ a b Fogerty, Robert P. (1953). "Biographical Data on Air Force General Officers, 1917-1952, Volume 1 – A thru L" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 838–840. USAF historical studies: no. 91. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
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