USAAF Story of the 93 BG Unit History.pdf

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BRIG. GEN. EDWARD J . TIMBERLAKE

Brig. Gen. Edward J. Timberlake. Jr., was born in Virginia, 10 November 1909, and admit·

ted to the Military Academy from Michigan. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant of

Infantry in 1932 and transferred to the Air Corps.

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Rated as a Se nior Pilot and holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star and Legion

of Merit, Gen. Timberlake, at the age of 34, became the youngest general of World War II

s ince the Civil War. His high standards were an inspiration to all men in his command.

Through his leadership and integrity, he carved the name of the 93rd on the plaque of

Heavy Bombardment.