Delmar T. Spivey
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Major General Delmar Taft Spivey (August 9, 1905 – January 18, 1982) was an American military officer involved with aerial gunnery systems development, air education, and command structure. During World War II, he was the senior American officer of Center Compound, Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp in Sagan, Germany.
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Delmar Taft Spivey | |
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Born | (1905-08-09)August 9, 1905 Gatesville, North Carolina |
Died | January 18, 1982(1982-01-18) (aged 76) Pinellas County, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Air Force United States Army Air Forces United States Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1928–1956 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | O 017278,[1] |
Commands held | Air War College Central Air Defense Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force 314th Air Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Air Medal Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
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