Richard Lawson enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard reaching the rank of Sergeant Major before being called to active duty. He was commissioned in 1951 in the U.S. Air Force, and completed his training in 1953. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Richard
Laverne
Lawson
December 29, 1929
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Born:
Fairfield
,
Iowa
Home:
Fairfield
,
Iowa
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Soldier’s Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard Laverne Lawson, 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 Lawson 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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Soldier’s Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard L. Lawson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Richard L. Lawson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Lawson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard Laverne Lawson, 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 U.S. representative to the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, Belgium, and subsequently as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe from 1980 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lawson 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: General Richard Laverne Lawson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, culminating as Deputy Commander in chief, Headquarters, U.S. European Command, Stuttgart-Valhingen, Germany, from 1983 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lawson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard Laverne Lawson, 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 Lawson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.