Michael J. Ingelido was born Nov 20, 1916 in Meriden, Connecticut, the son of Daniel and Maria Ingelido. He graduated from Central Connecticut State College in 1937. After three years teaching high school, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 as an Aviation Cadet. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and became a fighter pilot.
During the World War II, General Ingelido flew P-39s, Spitfires and P-47s over Europe. He rose to become a Group Commander and was credited with destroying twelve German aircraft in the air and ten on the ground. Following a mission over occupied France in August 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for leading his squadron and two others in repeated attacks against a heavily defended target despite flying a severely damaged aircraft.
Following the war, General Indelido remained on active duty with the US Air Force with assignments to Texas, Germany, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and Colorado.
General Indelido retired in 1972 after 31 years of service with the rank of major general. His last assignments was as Commander of the 14th Aerospace Force. In addition to the DSC, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 21 Air Medals, the Order of the British Empire and the French and Belgian Croix De Guerre.
Following his retirement, he worked with many charitable organizations including the Red Cross, the Air Force Association and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
General Ingelido was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, three sons, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
During the World War II, General Ingelido flew P-39s, Spitfires and P-47s over Europe. He rose to become a Group Commander and was credited with destroying twelve German aircraft in the air and ten on the ground. Following a mission over occupied France in August 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for leading his squadron and two others in repeated attacks against a heavily defended target despite flying a severely damaged aircraft.
Following the war, General Indelido remained on active duty with the US Air Force with assignments to Texas, Germany, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and Colorado.
General Indelido retired in 1972 after 31 years of service with the rank of major general. His last assignments was as Commander of the 14th Aerospace Force. In addition to the DSC, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 21 Air Medals, the Order of the British Empire and the French and Belgian Croix De Guerre.
Following his retirement, he worked with many charitable organizations including the Red Cross, the Air Force Association and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
General Ingelido was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, three sons, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Michael J. Ingelido was born Nov 20, 1916 in Meriden, Connecticut, the son of Daniel and Maria Ingelido. He graduated from Central Connecticut State College in 1937. After three years teaching high school, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 as an Aviation Cadet. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and became a fighter pilot.
During the World War II, General Ingelido flew P-39s, Spitfires and P-47s over Europe. He rose to become a Group Commander and was credited with destroying twelve German aircraft in the air and ten on the ground. Following a mission over occupied France in August 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for leading his squadron and two others in repeated attacks against a heavily defended target despite flying a severely damaged aircraft.
Following the war, General Indelido remained on active duty with the US Air Force with assignments to Texas, Germany, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and Colorado.
General Indelido retired in 1972 after 31 years of service with the rank of major general. His last assignments was as Commander of the 14th Aerospace Force. In addition to the DSC, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 21 Air Medals, the Order of the British Empire and the French and Belgian Croix De Guerre.
Following his retirement, he worked with many charitable organizations including the Red Cross, the Air Force Association and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
General Ingelido was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, three sons, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
During the World War II, General Ingelido flew P-39s, Spitfires and P-47s over Europe. He rose to become a Group Commander and was credited with destroying twelve German aircraft in the air and ten on the ground. Following a mission over occupied France in August 1944, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for leading his squadron and two others in repeated attacks against a heavily defended target despite flying a severely damaged aircraft.
Following the war, General Indelido remained on active duty with the US Air Force with assignments to Texas, Germany, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Alabama, Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines and Colorado.
General Indelido retired in 1972 after 31 years of service with the rank of major general. His last assignments was as Commander of the 14th Aerospace Force. In addition to the DSC, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 21 Air Medals, the Order of the British Empire and the French and Belgian Croix De Guerre.
Following his retirement, he worked with many charitable organizations including the Red Cross, the Air Force Association and St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
General Ingelido was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, three sons, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Major General, U.S. Air Force; Distinguished Service Cross, World War II Fighter pilot
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