Alfred Ahner

Major General Alfred F. Ahner (November 12, 1921 – September 23, 2010) was an Indiana National Guard officer who served for 15 years as the state's Adjutant General.

Alfred Ahner
Adjutant General of Indiana
In office
1972–1986
GovernorEdgar Whitcomb (1972-1973)
Otis Bowen (1973-1981)
Robert D. Orr (1981-1986)
Preceded byJohn M. Owens
Succeeded byMG Carl G. Farrell
In office
1960–1961
GovernorHarold W. Handley
Preceded byJohn W. McConnell
Succeeded byJohn S. Anderson
Personal details
Born(1921-11-12)November 12, 1921
Huntington, Indiana
DiedSeptember 23, 2010(2010-09-23) (aged 88)
NationalityAmerican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank First Lieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European Theatre Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Reserve Good Conduct Medal

Ahner was born in Huntington, Indiana, and was a graduate of the University of Indianapolis and Butler University. He served in World War II as a 1st Lieutenant, and was the first De-Nazification Officer in the American Zone of Vienna, Austria.[1]

After serving as a full-time staff officer with the Indiana Guard, Ahner was appointed as Adjutant General in 1960 by Governor Harold Handley.[1] Governor Edgar Whitcomb also appointed MG Ahner in 1972, and he served until his retirement in 1986.[1] MG Ahner served in that position longer than any other Adjutant General in the state's history, a total of 15 years, under 4 governors.[2]

Awards and decorations

During his military service he was awarded: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Theatre Medal with Three Battle Stars for Ground Combat in Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal-Germany, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Guard Minute Man Award, Certificate of Commendation from General Mark Clark, Indiana Distinguished Service Medal, Indiana Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Indiana Long Service Medal, Indiana Volunteer Emblem, Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon, Army National Guard Recruiter Badge, Selective Service System Meritorious Service Award and NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal.

References
  1. "Obituary: Major General Alfred F. Ahner". Shirley Brothers Mortuary. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  2. Gregory, Anne (September 23, 2010). "Indiana Maj. Gen. Alfred F. Ahner dies". Fort Wayne: Journal Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
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