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Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Friend
Honored by:
Graduated H. S. 1939 College BS Degree 1958
Military Service 1942 to 1971. Retired Lt. Col. USAF 1971
Aviation Cadet Pilot Training 1942-1943. B-24 combat crew training 1943-1944. 52 combat missions in WWII SWPA 1944-1945. Staff position 1945-1951. Korean War staff position HQ 5th Air Force (Rear) 1951-1952 with 52 Combat missions. Command and Staff School 1952. Staff positions HQ USAF 1953 to 1958. Command and Staff positions (Squadron and Group Commander) 1958-1963. Senior Air Force Representative with U. S. Army 1963 to 1968. Command and Staff positions 1968-1969. South East Asia Conflict (Deputy Task Force Commander) 1969-1970. 23 Combat missions. Qualified and flew single and twin engine prop trainers, twin engine transport and bomber aircraft, 4 engine bomber and electronic aircraft as well as single engine jet aircraft.
Medals and Awards: Received 26, the most notable of which are Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, US Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, US Air force Commendation Medal and US Army Commendation Medal.
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