Rufus Billups was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1949 upon graduation from Tuskeege Institute. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Rufus
Lee
Billups
1928
–
January 30, 1996
Born:
Birmingham
,
Alabama
Home:
Birmingham
,
Alabama
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rufus Lee Billups, 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, culminating as Director, Logistics Plans, Programs and Transportation, in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics and Engineering, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Billups culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Rufus Lee Billups, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Billups reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.