(Any assistance with burial location would be much appreciated. - Update : Thanks to Sue 50582794, she confirmed circa May 2024 with the Olivewood office that Basil Pafe was interned with Martha Westbrook Pafe.)

USMA Class of 1949 - West Point

COL Basil Pafe USAF (Retired) Cullum:16983 Class:'49 Cadet Company:H2

Date of Birth:December 2, 1927

Date of Death:September 29, 2020

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When May Geneva McCullers was born on May 13, 1903, in Anniston, Alabama, her father, James, was 41, and her mother, Emma, was 36. She married Dennis Peter Paaffe on May 3, 1925, in Calhoun, Alabama. They had three children during their marriage. She died on December 5, 1975, in Thomaston, Georgia, at the age of 72.

May Geneva McCullers

Born 13 May 1903 Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA

Died 5 Dec 1975 Thomaston, Upson, Georgia

Married 03 May 1925 Calhoun, Alabama

Dennis P. Paaffe MEMORIAL ID 30300420

Father James Dudley McCullers MEMORIAL ID 191115519

Mother Emma Virginia Mount McCullers MEMORIAL ID 18478622

May or Mae MI G Pafe or Paaffe nee McCullers

Married 1925 in Alabama

Born 1904 in Alabama

Death

May Geneva McCullers

1903–1975

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Fact details

DOD: 5 Dec 1975 Thomaston, Upson, Georgia

Father James Dudley McCullers MEMORIAL ID 191115519

Mother Emma Virginia Mount McCullers MEMORIAL ID 18478622

In 1930 US Census:

Dennis Paaffe 36 Head (Dennis P. Paaffe MEMORIAL ID 30300420)

Mae G Paaffe 27 Wife

Eugenenia A Paaffe 4 Daughter

Basil Paaffe 2 Son (Basil Pafe MEMORIAL ID 246179573)

Dennis V Paaffe 1 Son (Dennis Verge Pafe MEMORIAL ID 31308297)

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Basil Pafe

PLACE OF BIRTH: Florida

HOME OF RECORD: North Carolina

Basil Pafe graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Legion of Merit (1970 to 1973)

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War

Service: Air Force

GENERAL ORDERS:

United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

CITATION:

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Basil Pafe, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, United States Air Force, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pafe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Legion of Merit (1973 to 1975)

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War

Service: Air Force

GENERAL ORDERS:

United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

CITATION:

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Basil Pafe, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Advanced Research Projects Agency, Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pafe culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Distinguished Flying Cross (1968 to 1969)

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War

Service: Air Force

GENERAL ORDERS:

United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

CITATION:

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Basil Pafe, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Deputy Commanding Officer, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.