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McColpin, Carroll Warren, Maj Gen USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Buffalo, New York
Last Address Santa Rosa, California
Date of Passing Nov 28, 2003
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
He destroyed 11 enemy aircraft in aerial combat and damaged 3 in WWII.
His AFDSM citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Carroll W. McColpin (ASN: 0-885221), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, FOURTH Air Force, Aerospace Defense Command, from 1 April 1965 to 31 August 1968. During this period, General McColpin's dynamic leadership and managerial ability welded a truly outstanding team devoted to the interests of air defense of the Western North American Continent. He insured that all units within his command quickly reached and maintained a high level of operational capability thereby contributing to the overall defense posture of the United States. The untiring leadership and high dedication of purpose displayed by General McColpin enabled the Aerospace Defense Command to provide full support to the national effort in Southeast Asia. His clearly superior guidance and highly motivated efforts in support of top priority tasks resulted in a high degree of preparedness for aircrew and non-aircrew personnel processing through activities of his command an en route to the Southeast Asia theater of operations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McColpin culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country, and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Other Memories He joined the British RAF in Nov 1940. McColpin received his pilot wings in the RAF Feb 6, 1941, and then served with No.607 Squadron Apr-May 1941, and with No.121 Eagle Squadron May-Jun 1941. His next assignment was with No.71 Eagle Squadron Jun 1941-Jan 1942, during which time he was credited with the destruction of 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, followed by service with No.133 Eagle Squadron Jan-Sep 1942. During this time, F/Lt McColpin was credited with destroying 2 more enemy aircraft in aerial combat, plus 2 damaged, before transferring to the USAAF as a Major Sep 25, 1942.
