(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Carroll Catledge (ASN: 0-740366), 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 Catledge his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 1970 – September 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Carroll Catledge (ASN: 0-740366), 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, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff, Requirements, Tactical Air Command, from February 1970 to September 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Catledge culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
1st Fighter GroupDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Carroll Catledge (ASN: 0-740366), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-38 Fighter Pilot of the 1st Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
1st Fighter GroupDivision:
Prisoner of War (Germany)Action Date:
August 28, 1943 – May 1945
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 7364Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Carroll Catledge (ASN: 0-740366), United States Army Air Forces, captured by German forces after he was shot down over enemy-occupied territory on 28 August 1943, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.