Billy Forsman enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and was commissioned in 1952 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired on October 1, 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Billy B. Forsman, 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 Forsman 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:
ColonelBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Billy B. Forsman, 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 with the 558th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1967 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
558th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Billy B. Forsman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 558th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1967 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: Major General Billy B. Forsman, 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 Forsman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.