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William
John
Campbell
1931

–

Born:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Home:

Skokie

, 

Illinois

William Campbell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1953. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William John Campbell, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Test Pilot with the 1st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, from 1965 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General William John Campbell, 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 with Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, from 1975 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1984 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Lieutenant General William John Campbell, 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 Vice Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command, from 1984 to 1985. The distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.