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William
Laurie
Shields
, Jr.
1928

–

Born:

Napa

, 

California

Home:

Biggs

, 

California

William Shields graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1951. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    12th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Laurie Shields, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, in 1968. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions 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:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Laurie Shields, 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 in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shields 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:

    1974 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Laurie Shields, Jr., 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 Commander, 321st Strategic Missile Wing, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shields 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Laurie Shields, Jr., 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Space Warning and Surveillance, Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, from 1979 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shields 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Laurie Shields, Jr., 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 as Inspector General of Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shields and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.