Monro MacCloskey

Monro MacCloskey (May 28, 1902 – January 29, 1983) was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.[1]

Monro MacCloskey
MacCloskey in May 1945
Personal details
Born(1902-05-28)May 28, 1902
Fort Worden, Washington
DiedJanuary 29, 1983(1983-01-29) (aged 80)
Washington, District of Columbia
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
ParentsManus MacCloskey
Sara Monro
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Croix de guerre (France)
Legion of Honour (France)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1924–1957
Rank Brigadier General
Commands885th Bombardment Squadron
2641st Special Group
28th Air Division
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life

MacCloskey was born on May 28, 1902 at Fort Worden to Brigadier General Manus MacCloskey and Sara Monro.

Military career

MacCloskey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1924 and joined the Field Artillery in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. He resigned his commission in 1929 but joined the Air Corps of the National Guard. He was called up for active duty in February 1941.

During World War II, he served with the Twelfth Air Force and the Mediterranean Air Command before assuming command of the 885th Bombardment Squadron and the 2641st Special Group.

Following the war, he was assigned to the Pentagon and was named air attaché in Paris, France. His later commands included the 28th Air Division. MacCloskey was a close friend of Air Force Chief of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg, and assisted in the organization of Vandenberg's funeral in 1954.

MacCloskey's retirement from the Air Force was effective as of July 1, 1957. He then joined the Avco Manufacturing Company at their Crosley Broadcasting Corporation division.[2]

Awards

The awards he received during his career included the Silver Star,[3] the Legion of Merit,[3] the Distinguished Flying Cross,[3] the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster and two bronze oak leaf clusters, as well as the Croix de guerre and the Legion of Honour of France.

Death and legacy

He died on January 29, 1983 in Washington, District of Columbia. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his father.[4]

References
  1. "Brigadier General Monro MacCloskey". United States Air Force. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2011-01-26.
  2. "Avco Chooses General For High Crosley Post". New York Times. October 15, 1958.
  3. "Valor awards for Monro MacCloskey".
  4. Burial Detail: MacCloskey, Monro (Section 30, Grave 703-RH) – ANC Explorer
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