Arno H. Luehman

Arno Herman Luehman (September 7, 1911 – December 5, 1989) was a major general in the United States Air Force.

Arno H. Luehman
Born(1911-09-11)September 11, 1911
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, U.S.
DiedDecember 5, 1989(1989-12-05) (aged 78)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
RankMajor general
Battles/warsWorld War II
Alma materUnited States Military Academy

Biography

Luehman was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 7, 1911.[1]

He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1934. During World War II, he served as Chief of Staff of Operations of the Third Air Force and as Chief of Staff of the Thirteenth Air Force. Following the war, he was assigned to work on Operation Crossroads. Later, he held a number of military positions in the United Nations. In 1949, he entered the National War College. Following graduation, he served as Deputy Director of Information of the Air Force before becoming Vice Commander of the Air University and Commandant of the Air War College. His retirement was effective as of September 1, 1966.

He died on December 5, 1989 in Bethesda, Maryland.

References
  1. "Major General Arno H. Luehman". U.S. Air Force official site.
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