Walter C. Sweeney Jr.

For other people with similar names, see Walter Sweeney.

Walter C. Sweeney Jr.
BornJuly 23, 1909
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 1965(1965-12-22) (aged 56)
Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Air Force
Service years1930–1965
Rank General
CommandsTactical Air Command
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal

General Walter Campbell Sweeney Jr. (July 23, 1909 – December 22, 1965) was a four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF) who served as commander of Tactical Air Command.

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