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William
Albert
Orth

Born:

, 

Pennsylvania

William Orth graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Special Operations Squadron

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William Albert Orth, 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, 8th Special Operations Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Orth 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:

    1978 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Albert Orth, 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 Dean, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1978 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Orth 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    8th Special Operations Squadron

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William Albert Orth, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 8th Special Operations Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. 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.