Leland C. Shepard Jr.
| Leland C. Shepard Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 5, 1923 Miami, Florida |
| Died |
July 22, 2009 (aged 86) West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942 - 1977 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Military Airlift Command |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross Legion of Merit Joint Service Commendation Medal |
Leland Casper "Bob" Shepard Jr. (July 5, 1923 – July 22, 2009) was a retired Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. He last command was as the deputy chief of staff for the Military Airlift Command at Scott Air Force Base.[1]
Prior to his last position, he served as chief of staff to the Joint United States Military Assistance Group in Korea. Shepard also served as a deputy director at the U.S. Air Force National Headquarters from 1971-1973.[2]
General Shepard is also the father of the actress Judith Chapman, and he retired from the Air Force on April 1, 1977.
Brigadier General Shepard died July 22, 2009, in his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on October 14, 2009.[3]
Education
- Graduate of Ponce de Leon High School in Coral Gabels, Florida.
- Bachelors degree from the University of Florida.
- Juris Doctorate from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida.
References
- ↑ About General Shepard at the Wayback Machine (archived February 8, 2004)
- ↑ Additional info about General Shepard
- ↑ Death Notice