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W.
John
Soper
1935

–

Born:

Windham

, 

New York

Home:

Jacksonville

, 

Florida

W. John Soper graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1958. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General W. John Soper, 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 Vice Commander, 28th Bomb Wing, from 1981 to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Soper 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:

    1984 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General W. John Soper, 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, 47th Air Division, from 1984 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Soper 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:

    1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General W. John Soper, 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 Vice Commander, San Antonio Air Logistics Center, in 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Soper 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:

    1988 – 1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General W. John Soper, 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, Headquarters, Air Transport Command/Logistics, Randolph Air Force Base, from 1988 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Soper 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.