William H. Tunner

Military Person

1906 – 1983

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Who was William H. Tunner?

William Henry Tunner was a general officer in the United States Air Force and its predecessor, the United States Army Air Forces. Tunner was known for his expertise in the command of large-scale military airlift operations, first in Air Transport Command during World War II, commanding The Hump operation, and later in Military Air Transport Service during the Berlin Airlift in 1949-1951. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant general and commanded MATS itself.

Tunner appointed Nancy Love to the staff of his first major command in 1942 and was a key figure in the planning and creation of the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Service.

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Born
Jul 14, 1906
Elizabeth
Also known as
  • William Tunner
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Apr 6, 1983
Gloucester Courthouse
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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