Edgar E. McElroy

Lt. Colonel, U. S. Air Force

Silver Star

Edgar E. McElroy, 0-421122, Lieutenant Colonel
Pilot Crew 13 DooLittle Raider Force
Graduated Ennis High School and attended Trinity University for three years. Entered military service November 28, 1940. Completed pilot training and commissioned as Second Lieutenant, July, 1941.
Remained in China-Burma-India Command after Tokyo Raid until June, 1943. Subsequently served in many operational assignments at squadron, group and wing level. Rated as command pilot. Post-war service includes service in Japan, Korea, the Mariana Islands, England, Germany, and Laos. Retired June 30, 1962.
Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Chinese Army, Navy, and Air Corps Medal, Class A, 1st Grade.