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Travis
Monroe
Hetherington
1908

–

October 22, 2002

Born:

Reagan

, 

Texas

Travis Hetherington graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1958

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Travis Monroe Hetherington, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period 1 June 1957 to 15 August 1958 as Commander, 823rd Air Division, Strategic Air Command. The professional and aggressive leadership displayed by General Hetherington had a profound effect upon the buildup of Homestead Air Force Base, and was a significant factor in making his command an integral element in the striking force of the Strategic Air Command. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hetherington 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1940 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Travis Monroe Hetherington, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Training and Operations, Air Training Command, from 1940 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hetherington and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1963

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Travis Monroe Hetherington, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration and Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1962 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hetherington 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.