Emmett O'Donnell Jr.

Emmett O'Donnell Jr.
General Emmett "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. in a 1962 portrait
Nickname(s)Rosie
Born(1906-09-15)September 15, 1906
Brooklyn, New York, US
DiedDecember 26, 1971(1971-12-26) (aged 65)
McLean, Virginia, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1928–1963
RankGeneral
CommandsPacific Air Forces
15th Air Force
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (4)
Air Medal (2)

General Emmett E. "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. (September 15, 1906 – December 26, 1971) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from 1959 to 1963. He also led the first B-29 Superfortress attack against Tokyo during World War II.

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