Don S. Wenger
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Don S. Wenger was a Major General
in the United States Air Force
.
in 1911. He attended Milton College
, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Marquette University School of Medicine
, the St. Mary's University School of Law
, and George Washington University
. As a civilian he practiced medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
. Wenger died on July 10, 1986.
he served in Germany
. In 1949 he was assigned to Chanute Air Force Base
. From 1953 to 1957 he was assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General of the United States Air Force
. In 1957 he was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base
as Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Later Wenger was re-assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General as Chief Professional Consultant. His retirement was effective as of July 1, 1967.
Major general (United States)
In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
.
Biography
Wenger was born in Monroe, WisconsinMonroe, Wisconsin
Monroe, known as "the Swiss Cheese Capital of the USA", is a city in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States. The population, was 10,843 at the 2000 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Monroe and partially in the Town of Clarno.-Geography:Monroe is located...
in 1911. He attended Milton College
Milton College
Milton College was a private college located in Milton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1844 as the Milton Academy, it closed in 1982. Its campus is now part of the Milton Historic District....
, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Marquette University School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a private, freestanding medical school and graduate school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was formerly affiliated with Marquette University....
, the St. Mary's University School of Law
St. Mary's University School of Law
St. Mary's University School of Law is one of the professional graduate schools of St. Mary's University. The law school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and is the oldest Catholic law school in the American Southwest. The University is a private Catholic university...
, and George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
. As a civilian he practiced medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. Wenger died on July 10, 1986.
Career
Wenger joined the military in 1942. During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he served in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. In 1949 he was assigned to Chanute Air Force Base
Chanute Air Force Base
Chanute Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located south of and adjacent to Rantoul, Illinois, about south of Chicago. Its primary mission throughout its existence was Air Force technical training....
. From 1953 to 1957 he was assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General of the United States Air Force
Surgeon General of the United States Air Force
The Surgeon General of the United States Air Force is the senior-most Medical Service officer in the U.S. Air Force. In recent times, this has been a Lieutenant General who serves as head of the United States Air Force Medical Service...
. In 1957 he was assigned to Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located west-southwest of San Antonio, Texas. The base is under the jurisdiction of the 802d Mission Support Group, Air Education and Training Command ....
as Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Later Wenger was re-assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General as Chief Professional Consultant. His retirement was effective as of July 1, 1967.