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William
Charles
Fullilove
1923

–

April 23, 1998

Born:

Kosciusko

, 

Mississippi

William Fullilove graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1944. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Charles Fullilove, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Executive Officer, 27th Fighter Group, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Charles Fullilove, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fullilove culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Charles Fullilove, 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 with Headquarters, Pacific Air Force, from 1961 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fullilove 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

    Action Date:

    1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Charles Fullilove, 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 with Air University, in 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fullilove and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.