Alfred Verhulst

Alfred Verhulst (1921–1975) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.

Alfred Verhulst
Born	1921 (1921) Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.U.S.
Died	December 23, 1975 (aged 53–54)
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Brigadier General
Unit	39th Trooper Carrier Squadron 437th Troop Carrier Group
Commands	438th Fighter-Bomber Group 434th Tactical Airlift Wing
Battles / wars	Second World War Philippines Campaign (1944–45) Battle of Okinawa

He was born in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, in 1921. He died on December 23, 1975.

Career

Verhulst originally enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in 1942. He was commissioned an officer the following year. During World War II he served with the 39th Trooper Carrier Squadron. Conflicts he took part in include the Philippines Campaign (1944–45) and the Battle of Okinawa. Following the war he was assigned to the 437th Troop Carrier Group. In 1956 he was given command of the 438th Fighter-Bomber Group. Later in his career he was given command of the 434th Tactical Airlift Wing and was named Vice Commander of the Air Force Reserve.

Awards he received include the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass device, and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.