Jack Bollerud entered military service in 1941 upon graduation from the University of Oregon and completion of his internship at Swedish Hospital in Seattle Washington. 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 retried in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Jack
Bollerud
1914
–
January 22, 2004
Born:
Everson
,
Washington
Home:
Deming
,
Washington
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jack Bollerud, 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 Bollerud and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.