Schulyer Bissell enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and was commissioned a second lieutenant the following year. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Schulyer
Bissell
1931
–
June 13, 2007
Born:
Lumberton
,
Mississippi
Home:
Laurel
,
Mississippi
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
497th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Schulyer Bissell, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-4 Fighter Pilot of the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
497th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Schulyer Bissell, 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 a F-4 Fighter Pilot of the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Schulyer Bissell, 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 s Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, from 1985 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bissell 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 Schulyer Bissell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bissell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
497th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Schulyer Bissell, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a F-4 Fighter Pilot of the 497th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.