ALCON, Col Chuck McGee's daughter called me last night to informed me that Lt Col Lee "Buddy" Archer passed yesterday. The world is a lesser place today, and I have lost another gallant, noble, thoughtful, and generous friend. Lonely Eagle. V/r, Travers http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/01/29/national/main6153793.shtml http://www.aviationartstore.com/lee_archer_2.htm Fly High! -----Original Message----- From: Brig Gen (Ret) Leon Johnson [mailto:leon.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:47 AM To: James Gordon; Palmer Sullins; Russ Davis; Sam Jones; Shaun Sanders; Thelma Rudd; Victor Thornton; Willie Daniels; Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5560); Ivan Kelly; Len Nevels; Len Nevels; Tim Eddins; Vanessa Jamison Subject: FW: Passing of an Aviation Pioneer The passing of a legend. Leon -----Original Message----- From: Mooney, Nathan C JCS Lt Col J4 STRAT [mailto:Nathan.Mooney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:41 AM To: Alphronzo Moseley; Brig Gen (Ret) Leon a. Johnson; Brig Gen (Ret) Neal T. Brown; Brig Gen (Ret) Toreaser Steele; Harris, Stayce Brig Gen; Bruce Caughman; CD Smith; Clarence Johnson; Col (Ret) Darrell Adams; Pryor, Jeanna L Col SAF/FMBOO; Col Venetia Brown; mvbrown2@xxxxxxxxxxx; Gardner, Wonzie L Col USAF AFDW AFDW/IG; Darphaus L. Mitchell; David C. Johnson; Dennis May; Dennis May; Eugene Barlow; Eugene Dacus; Gen (Ret) Lester Lyles; HON D. Michael Collins; J. G. Johnson; Jolisa Dudley; Kenneth McKinney; Mooney, Nathan C JCS Lt Col J4 STRAT; Lt Gen (Ret) Albert Edmonds; Lt Gen (Ret) Daniel James; Lt Gen (Ret) John Hopper, Jr.; Lt Gen (Ret) Russell C. Davis; Spencer, Larry Maj Gen AF/A4/7; Maj Gen (Ret) Roosevelt Mercer, Jr.; Flowers, Alfred K Maj Gen Mil USAF SAF/FMB; McDew, Darren W Maj Gen JCS J5; HAWKINS, RONNIE D JR Maj Gen USAF DISA DD; Michael Hoyes; Ms Ruby Desmesme; Paul Patton ; Dixon, Robert @dia.mil [Dixon, Robert]; Ball, Shelby G CTR JCS J7 JTD; Tony Goins; Dudley, Trent AF/A1PR; Yamadog Subject: Passing of an Aviation Pioneer Sir/Ma'am, Please join us as we mourn the passing of one of our nation's aviation pioneer, Lt Colonel (Ret) Lee A. Archer, a highly decorated member of the Tuskegee Airmen and World War II ace. He was 90 years old. Col Archer entered the Army in Nov 1941. After basic training, he was transferred to Camp Wheeler in Macon, Georgia to attend infantry training. Upon completion of his training at Camp Wheeler, he received training as a Telegrapher and Field Network Communications Specialist where he was promoted to Acting Sergeant as an instructor. In Dec 1942, then Acting Sergeant Archer was accepted to Aviation Cadet Training and reported to Tuskegee Army Airfield. He graduated on 28 Jul 1943, graduating number one in his class and receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Col Archer flew 169 missions and is the only confirmed ace of the Tuskegee Airmen with five confirmed aerial victories. He is also credited with destroying six enemy aircraft on the ground. Col Archer's military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 18 clusters, the Distinguished Unit Citation, and many other service medals. Following his retirement from active duty in 1970, Col Archer joined General Foods Corp where he rose to become a corporate vice president. Col Archer remained active with the Tuskegee Airmen and was among the original members who attended President Obama's inauguration in 2009. Funeral services have yet to be announced. As we get additional information, we will pass accordingly. <<Lt Col Archer.jpg>> V/R, NATHAN C. MOONEY II, Lt Col, USAF Vice-President, Bessie Coleman Chapter (Pentagon), AFCOMAP Room 2C947, The Pentagon Comm: 703-571-9862; DSN: 671-9862 Unclass: nathan.mooney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Class: nathan.mooney@xxxxxxxxxxx
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