James Andrus was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1962 upon graduation from Brigham Young University. He retired in 1995 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General James G. Andrus, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Andrus reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Major General James G. Andrus, United States Air Force, 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 General Andrus reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
557th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant James G. Andrus, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot of the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1965 to 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James G. Andrus, 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, culminating as Commander, THIRD Air Force, Royal Air Force Station Mildenhall, England, from 1993 to 1995. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Andrus culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.