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Lee
Armistead
Denson
, Jr.
1933

–

Born:

Long Beach

, 

California

Lee Denson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1956. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1985 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of General Denson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., 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 Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Denson and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1980 to 1982. The distinctive accomplishments of General Denson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Deputy Defense Advisor, U.S. Mission, NATO, from 1982 to 1985. The distinctive accomplishments of General Denson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    416th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia, from 1969 to 1970. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    416th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Lee Armistead Denson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in Southeast Asia, from 1969 to 1970. 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.