After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Vincent Huston transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Vincent
George
Huston
May 23, 1914
–
August 29, 1996
Born:
Norristown
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
,
Pennsylvania
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Vincent George Huston, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of the Air Force Eastern Test Range, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida from 1964 to 1967, and culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Air Force Systems Command from 1967 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Huston 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Vincent George Huston, 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 Huston 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: Major General Vincent George Huston, 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 Huston and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.