David Forgan was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from the University of Colorado. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
David
W.
Forgan
1933
–
July 26,2013
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 26, 1987 – July 31, 1989
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-527 (June 30, 1989)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Sheppard Technical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, from 26 March 1987 to 31 July 1989. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Forgan 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 Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
Operations DivisionDivision:
Headquarters, Allied Forces Central EuropeAction Date:
November 1982 – July 1985
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 Major General David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), 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, as Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations Division, Headquarters, Allied Forces Central Europe from November 1982 to July 1985. General Forgan’s rapid grasp of Central region capabilities, issues and problems led to a series of highly successful achievements that significantly improved the defense posture of this key area within Allied Command Europe. The implementation of land and air programs and plans, increased liaison and cooperation with the French, and progress in such diverse and sensitive areas as Alert Procedures and Deployment, Electronic Warfare, Barrier Planning, and employment of Nuclear Weapons, were directly attributable to his dynamic leadership, foresight and professional abilities. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Forgan 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 ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat 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 ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), 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 an F-105 Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat 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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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 David W. Forgan, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Forgan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), 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 Forgan 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
469th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Base, ThailandAction Date:
August 21, 1967
Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special orders G-2166 (December 4, 1967)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Pilot of an F-105D fighter airplane of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in action over North Vietnam, on 21 August 1967. On that date, Major Forgan led a force of twelve F-105 Thunderchiefs in a devastating strike on a vital rail yard, six miles north of Hanoi. Despite two surface-to-air missiles, intense flak and radio failure in his flight, Major Forgan pressed on to deliver his bombs directly on target. Forty pieces of rolling stock were destroyed by the flight’s pinpoint bombing. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Forgan has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
388th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel David W. Forgan (AFSN: FR-54314), 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-105 Pilot with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat 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.