After serving as an enlisted man in the Army Air Forces in World War II period, Tedd Bishop transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He was commissioned in 1948, flying combat missions in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He has the distinction of being one of the few people to have flown operationally over both the North and South Poles. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Tedd
L.
Bishop
1926
–
Born:
Asheville
,
North Carolina
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Tedd L. Bishop, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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 Tedd L. Bishop, 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 Commander of the 437th Military Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, from 1975 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bishop 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Tedd L. Bishop, 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 Bishop and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.