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Richard
Wendell
Phillips
, Jr.
November 6, 1929

–

October 2, 2010

Born:

Harrisburg

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

New Hyde Park, Long Island

, 

New York

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Richard Phillips graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1953. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Richard Wendell Phillips, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Commander, EWCAS Jet Test Facility, Nellis Air Force Base, from 1980 to 1982. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Phillips reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Wendell Phillips, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 1968. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Da Nang Air Base

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Richard Wendell Phillips, Jr., United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Phillips distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of an F-4 Fighter Airplane of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, PACIFIC Air Force, Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Phillips, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Wendell Phillips, 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 Director, Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Phillips 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Wendell Phillips, 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, culminating as Commander, Technical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, from 1985 to 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Phillips 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.