Awards and Decorations
He was a command pilot, experienced in 40 different military fighter, cargo and reconnaissance aircraft. His military decorations and awards include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Silver Star, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with three oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Air Service Medal (Honor Class), Spanish Grand Cross of Aeronautical Merit with white ribbon and Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit Tong II Medal.
He was promoted to General May 1, 1978, with same date of rank. He retired from the Air Force December 31, 1984, and died August 26, 2003.
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
- Distinguished Flying Cross with three oak leaf clusters
- Air Medal with fourteen oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- Army Commendation Medal
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