Stanley Arthur entered the U.S. Navy through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program at Miami University and was commissioned in June 1957. He flew more than 500 combat missions in the A-4 Skyhawk during the Vietnam War, receiving 11 separate awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross and 47 awards of the Air Medal, making him one of the most highly decorated combat aviators of that conflict. From July 6, 1992 to 1995 he served as the 26th Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
Sponsored by:
Stanley
R.
Arthur
September 27, 1935
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Born:
San Diego
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Silver Star in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Third Gold Star in addition to a previously awarded Silver Star in lieu of a Ninth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Silver Star in lieu of an Eleventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in addition to a previously awarded Silver Star in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Fourth Gold Star in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.