Emmett O'Donnell Jr.

Emmett O'Donnell Jr.
General Emmett "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. in a 1962 portrait
NicknameRosie
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
Service years1928–1963
RankGeneral
CommandsPacific Air Forces
15th Air Force
ConflictsWorld 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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