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Dale
Sidney
Sweat
1921

–

2009-03-01

Born:

Lafayette

, 

Illinois

Home:

Lafayette

, 

Illinois

Dale Sweat graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Sidney Sweat (ASN: 0-26299), 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 Director, Combat Operations, Headquarters, SEVENTH Air Force, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sweat 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:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Europe

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Dale Sidney Sweat (ASN: 0-26299), 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force Europe from 1968 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sweat and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    78th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Dale Sidney Sweat (ASN: 0-26299), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 78th Fighter Group during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions 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

    Division:

    Tactical Air command

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dale Sidney Sweat (ASN: 0-26299), 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 as Vice Commander, Tactical Air Command, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sweat 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.