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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Kenneth Patterson, 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 Commander, Defense Electronics Supply Center, from 1977 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patterson 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    8th Fighter-Bomber Group

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant George Kenneth Patterson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-18 Fighter Jet in Korea, from 1951 to 1952. 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:

    1976 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Kenneth Patterson, 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 as Deputy Commander, Aeronautical (Aerospace) Systems Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, from 1976 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patterson 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:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Kenneth Patterson, 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 Commanding Officer, Human Resources Laboratory, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patterson and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.