Richard Trundy enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1950 while attending Port Huron Junior College. After completing Pre-Dental studies at the University of Michigan in 1952, he entered the Naval Flight Program and received his commission and was designated a Marine Aviator in 1954. He retired in 1987 as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
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Richard
T.
Trundy
December 24, 1931
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February 4, 2002
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Award Reported in Leatherneck Magazine(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard T. Trundy, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Richard T. Trundy, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.