• 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
  

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