Recipients

John Lavelle

John Lavelle enlisted in the Army in 1939 after graduating from John Carroll University. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II,…
Dennis Larsen

Dennis Larsen was commissioned in 1971 through Air Force Officer Training School. He retired in 2007 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Lee Lightner

After serving as a Dental Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Lee Lightner transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it…
John Larsen
Aleron Larson
Donald Larson

During World War II, Donald Larson became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat, before he…
Doyle Larson

Doyle Larson enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, and began studies in the Army Language School. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air…
George Larson

George Larson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1962. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force…
Gerald Larson

Gerald Larson was commissioned in the Air Force in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major…
Buford Lary

Buford Lary was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1954 upon graduation from Baylor University. He retired in 1989 as a U.S.…
John Lasater

John Lasater was commissioned in 1952 through Officer Candidate School. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Thomas LaPlante

Thomas LaPlante graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1961. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force…