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Wayne
Winston
Lambert

Born:

, 

Georgia

Wayne Lambert graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1959. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Wayne Winston Lambert, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-52 combat crewmember in action against the enemy during 225 combat bombing missions over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1989
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Wayne Winston Lambert, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Chief of Staff, Live Oak, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1987 to 1989. The distinctive accomplishments of General Lambert reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wayne Winston Lambert, 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 Commander, 7th Air Division, Germany, from 1983 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lambert 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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wayne Winston Lambert, 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 Lambert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.