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Rexford
Herbert
Dettre
, Jr.
POW (WWII) Escapee
1920

–

Born:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Inglewood

, 

California

Rexford Dettre graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 as Assistant Chief of Staff, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    4780th Air Defense Wing

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 Commander, 4780th Air Defense Wing, from 1966 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    April 1944 – May 1945

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 9 April 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    351st Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 351st Fighter Group in Korea. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 as J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.