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Walter
Clair
Schrupp
1931

–

Born:

Canby

, 

Minnesota

Home:

Sioux Falls

, 

South Dakota

Walter Schrupp graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Clair Schrupp, 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 Deputy Director, Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schrupp 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:

    1980 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Clair Schrupp, 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 Vice Commander, EIGHTH Air Force, from 1980 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schrupp and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Walter Clair Schrupp, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Deputy Chief of Staff, Pacific Command, Hawaii, from 1983 to 1985. The distinctive accomplishments of General Schrupp 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

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Walter Clair Schrupp, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the SEVENTH Air Force, in Southeast Asia, in 1967. 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Clair Schrupp, 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, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff, Pacific Command, Hawaii, from 1983 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schrupp and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.