Edsel Field enlisted in the Air Force in 1954, and was commissioned through the Aviation Cadet Program in 1956. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Edsel
R.
Field
1931
–
Born:
McGregor
,
Minnesota
Home:
McGregor
,
Minnesota
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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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 Brigadier General Edsel R. Field, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Field 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:
MajorBatallion:
310th Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Edsel R. Field, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a C-123 Pilot with the 310th Air Commando Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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: Brigadier General Edsel R. Field, 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 Field and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edsel R. Field, 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 Field and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.