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William
H.
Ginn
, Jr.
1928

–

June 1, 2010

Born:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Atlantic City

, 

New Jersey

William Ginn enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1947 but resigned in order to enter aviation cadet flight training, and was commissioned in the Air Force in 1949. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    14th Special Operations Wing

    Division:

    Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William H. Ginn, Jr., 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 a Pilot with the 14th Special Operations Wing, Air Commandos, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam, in action 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    14th Special Operations Wing

    Division:

    Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William H. Ginn, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 14th Special Operations Wing, Air Commandos, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of South Vietnam, in action 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General William H. Ginn, Jr., 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 Ginn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General William H. Ginn, Jr., 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 Ginn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.