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Robert
Bringhurst
Tanguy

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Robert Tanguy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Bringhurst Tanguy (AFSN: FR-23547), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Tanguy 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Bringhurst Tanguy (AFSN: FR-23547), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Tanguy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    480th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    366th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base

    Action Date:

    December 13, 1966
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-802 (June 6, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert B. Tanguy (AFSN: FR-23547), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Fighter Pilot and Commander of the 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action in Southeast Asia on 13 December 1966. 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.