George B. Simler

George B. Simler
General George B. Simler (pictured as Lieutenant General)
BornFebruary 16, 1921
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 1972(1972-09-09) (aged 51)
Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1942–1972
RankGeneral (posthumous)
CommandsAir Training Command
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (12)
Purple Heart

George Brenner Simler (February 16, 1921 September 9, 1972) was a United States Air Force general, who served as commander of the U.S. Air Force's Air Training Command.