William Becker was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1950 upon graduation from the University of Southern California. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
J.
Becker
1926
–
Born:
New York
,
New York
Home:
New York
,
New York
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
90th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William J. Becker, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 pilot and Commanding Officer of the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. 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: Brigadier General William J. Becker, 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 of the Defense Property Disposal Service with headquarters at Battle Creek, Michigan, from 1978 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Becker 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.