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Theodore
Pyle
Crichton
1927

–

Born:

Wilmington

, 

Delaware

Theodore Crichton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    817 Tactical Control Squadron

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Theodore Pyle Crichton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, 817th Tactical Control Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1964 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Pyle Crichton, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 435th Tactical Air Wing, Germany, from 1975 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crichton and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Pyle Crichton, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 316th Tactical Air Wing, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crichton and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Pyle Crichton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crichton and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Theodore Pyle Crichton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Deputy, Survival Systems, Electronics System Division, Air Force Support Command, from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Crichton culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.