Maurice A. Preston

Maurice A. Preston
Maurice A. Preston
	Preston in 1966
Nickname(s)	Mo/Moe
Born	November 25, 1912; Weed, California
Died	January 25, 1983 (aged 70); Bethesda, Maryland
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1937–1968
Rank	General
Commands	United States Air Forces in Europe; Fifth Air Force; Nineteenth Air Force;
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Silver Star (2); Legion of Merit (2); Distinguished Flying Cross (3); Bronze Star; Air Medal (8);

General Maurice Arthur Preston (November 25, 1912 – January 25, 1983) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Air Forces in Europe (CINCUSAFE) from 1966 to 1968.