Alfred Ahner
Alfred Ahner | |
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| Adjutant General of Indiana | |
| In office 1972–1986 | |
| Governor | Edgar Whitcomb (1972-1973) Otis Bowen (1973-1981) Robert D. Orr (1981-1986) |
| Preceded by | John M. Owens |
| Succeeded by | MG Carl G. Farrell |
| In office 1960–1961 | |
| Governor | Harold W. Handley |
| Preceded by | John W. McConnell |
| Succeeded by | John S. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1921 Huntington, Indiana |
| Died | September 23, 2010 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Commendation Medal Good Conduct Medal American Campaign Medal European Theatre Medal World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Reserve Good Conduct Medal |
Major General Alfred F. Ahner (November 12, 1921 – September 23, 2010) was an Indiana National Guard officer who served for 15 years as the state's Adjutant General.
Ahner was born in Huntington, Indiana, and was a graduate of the University of Indianapolis and Butler University. He served in World War II as a 1st Lieutenant, and was the first De-Nazification Officer in the American Zone of Vienna, Austria.[1]
After serving as a full-time staff officer with the Indiana Guard, Ahner was appointed as Adjutant General in 1960 by Governor Harold Handley.[1] Governor Edgar Whitcomb also appointed MG Ahner in 1972, and he served until his retirement in 1986.[1] MG Ahner served in that position longer than any other Adjutant General in the state's history, a total of 15 years, under 4 governors.[2]
Awards and decorations[]
During his military service he was awarded: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European Theatre Medal with Three Battle Stars for Ground Combat in Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe, World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal-Germany, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, , Certificate of Commendation from General Mark Clark, , with Oak Leaf Cluster, , Indiana Volunteer Emblem, Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon, Army National Guard Recruiter Badge, Selective Service System Meritorious Service Award and NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal.
References[]
- ^ a b c "Obituary: Major General Alfred F. Ahner". Shirley Brothers Mortuary. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
- ^ Gregory, Anne (September 23, 2010). "Indiana Maj. Gen. Alfred F. Ahner dies". Fort Wayne: Journal Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- National Guard of the United States generals
- United States Army officers
- 2010 deaths
- 1921 births
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- People from Huntington, Indiana
- Adjutants general of the National Guard of the United States
- American expatriates in Austria