Delbert L. Bristol

Delbert L. Bristol (September 20, 1918 – April 3, 1980) served as an Aviation Artillery Officer attached to the II Corps during World War II and was the first such officer to create a Corps level Air Artillery staff.^[1] His negotiations during the transition of the Army Air Corps into the United States Air Force assisted in the establishment of the Army's organic aviation efforts following the separation. He was inducted in the Army Aviation Hall of Fame in 1976.^[2]

Born(1918-09-20)September 20, 1918

Nebraska

DiedApril 3, 1980(1980-04-03) (aged 61)

Florissant, Missouri

Buried

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Allegiance United States

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Delbert L. Bristol
Born	(1918-09-20)September 20, 1918 Nebraska
Died	April 3, 1980(1980-04-03) (aged 61) Florissant, Missouri
Buried	Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Rank	Colonel
Commands	10th Air Transport Brigade, 11th Air Assault Division
Conflicts	World War II Korean War Vietnam War
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal Army Commendation Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal

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