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James
Montgomery
Breedlove
1922

–

January 9, 2016

Born:

Franklin

, 

Kentucky

James Breedlove graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    388th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Montgomery Breedlove, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commander, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia in 1969. 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Montgomery Breedlove, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Breedlove 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Montgomery Breedlove, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Breedlove and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.