Background
Ahner, Alfred Fredrick was born on November 12, 1921 in Huntington, Indiana, United States. Son of Ray C. and Kathryn (Stern) Ahner.
Adjutant general Guard officer
Ahner, Alfred Fredrick was born on November 12, 1921 in Huntington, Indiana, United States. Son of Ray C. and Kathryn (Stern) Ahner.
Bachelor, Indiana Central University, 1947. Master of Science, Butler University, 1951.
He served in World World War II as a 1st Lieutenant, and was the first De-Nazification Officer in the American Zone of Vienna, Austria. After serving as a full-time staff officer with the Indiana Guard, Ahner was appointed as Adjutant General in 1960 by Governor Harold Handley. Governor Edgar Whitcomb also appointed MG Ahner in 1972, and he served until his retirement in 1986.
MG Ahner served in that position longer than any other Adjutant General in the state"s history, a total of 15 years, under 4 governors.
Chairman, Easter Seals, Indiana, 1975-1976. Served with United States Army, World World War II, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Guard Association Indiana (president 1965-1966), Adjs.
General Association United States (president 1979-1980), American Legion.
Married Betty Young, May 3, 1944. Children: Mark, Michael.