Edgar S. Harris Jr.

Edgar S. Harris Jr.
Born(1925-05-14)May 14, 1925
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2018(2018-10-13) (aged 93)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service19461981
RankLieutenant General
CommandsEighth Air Force
Vice Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Air Command

Edgar Starr Harris Jr. (May 14, 1925 – October 13, 2018) was an American Air Force lieutenant general whose last assignment was commander of Eighth Air Force, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. During his over 30 years in the United States Air Force, Harris was also Chief of Staff and Vice Commander in Chief of the Strategic Air Command, where he spent most of his time during his service.