Lawrence Boese was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1966 upon graduation from Virginia Military Institute. He retired in 1996 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence E. Boese, 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-4D Pilot of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence E. Boese, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4D Pilot of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence E. Boese, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4D Pilot of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Lawrence E. Boese, 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, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command, ELEVENTH Air Force; and Task Force ALASKA, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, from 1994 to 1996. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boese 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence E. Boese, 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-4D Pilot of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South 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: Lieutenant General Lawrence E. Boese, 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 Boese 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
480th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Lawrence E. Boese, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4D Pilot of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, DaNang Air Base, South 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: Lieutenant General Lawrence E. Boese, 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 Boese and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.