William Ball graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1963. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
Jefferson
Ball
1941
–
Born:
Lincoln
,
Nebraska
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General William Jefferson Ball, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Ball 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainRegiment:
12th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Cam Ranh Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William Jefferson Ball, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Air Base, South Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia in 1967. 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: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General William Jefferson Ball, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ball and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.