Phillip Larsen was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1950 upon graduation from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Phillip
Nelson
Larsen
1929
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Born:
,
Colorado
Home:
Kit Carson
,
Colorado
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Phillip Nelson Larsen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of an operational flying unit at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1968. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Phillip Nelson Larsen, 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 Larsen 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Phillip Nelson Larsen, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Larsen 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Phillip Nelson Larsen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of an operational flying unit at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1968. 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: Colonel Phillip Nelson Larsen, 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 as Commanding Officer of an operational flying unit at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Larsen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.