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Laurence S. Kuter

Laurence Sherman Kuter
General Laurence Sherman Kuter
BornMay 28, 1905
Rockford, Illinois, US
DiedNovember 30, 1979(1979-11-30) (aged 74)
Naples, Florida, US
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
 United States Air Force
Years of service1927–1947 (Army)
1947–1962 (Air Force)
Rank General
CommandsMilitary Air Transport Service
Air University
Far East Air Forces
Pacific Air Forces
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

General Laurence Sherman Kuter (May 28, 1905[1] – November 30, 1979) was a Cold War-era four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF) and former commander of North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Kuter (pronounced COO-ter) was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1905, and graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York on June 14, 1927.

  1. ^ Fogerty, Robert P. (1953). "Biographical Data on Air Force General Officers, 1917-1952, Volume 1 – A thru L" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. pp. 1018–1020. USAF historical studies: no. 91. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.

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