Joseph Prueher graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1964. During the Vietnam War he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and ten Air Medals. From 1995 to 1996 he served as the 27th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. He served as United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China from 1999 to 2001.
Sponsored by:
Joseph
Wilson
Prueher
November 25, 1942
–
Born:
Nashville
,
Tennessee
Home:
Nashville
,
Tennessee
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher, 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Joseph Wilson Prueher, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher, 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher, United States Navy, was awarded 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Admiral Joseph Wilson Prueher, United States Navy, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal 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. The distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Prueher reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Joseph Wilson Prueher, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Southeast Asia.