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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Claude McGlothlin, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as the Vice Commander, 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, in 1965. 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1954 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Claude McGlothlin, Jr., 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 Director of Physical Education and as a member of the Academy Board at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1954 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McGlothlin and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.