General Edwin W. Rawlings Personal History

• 1904-1997
• Born in Milroy, MN
• Graduated Hamline University St Paul with economics degree
• Flying Cadet in Feb 1929
• One of the youngest USAF generals at age 49
• MBA Harvard University
• Command Pilot and Combat/Aircraft Observer
• 1930 Distinguished Flying Cross (rescue of an aircrew)
• 1954 Soldier’s Medal (rescue of a downed pilot)
• Retired 1959
• 1981 AFA and AEF establish the Gen E.W Rawlings Award
• Recognizing an outstanding technician or manager in environmental matters
• The Gen E.W Rawlings Chapter is chartered in August 1982