Augustus Francis Gearhard (April 18, 1893 – March 19, 1974) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.

Gearhard originally joined the United States Army in 1918 and was deployed overseas to take part in World War I.

He repeatedly braved artillery and other fire by crossing into no man's land to aid dead and dying soldiers, carrying them to safety.

It was reported that Gearhard was a witness to Sergeant Alvin York's Medal of Honor-earning action on October 8, 1918.

[5] Returning with his division to the US, after post-war occupation duty, in June 1919, Gearhard was honorably discharged from federal service.

Awards Gearhard received include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster.

[9] He was also entitled to several awards for service; In 2019, Gearhard was inducted into the 82nd Airborne Division Hall of Fame.