Don Hartung was commissioned in 1949 upon completion of pilot training. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Home:
Tampa
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Florida
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Don M. Hartung, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Hartung reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Don M. Hartung, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-80 jet fighter pilot, in action in Korea in 1953. 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: Brigadier General Don M. Hartung, 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 Hartung 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Don M. Hartung, 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 Hartung 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Don M. Hartung, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hartung and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.