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 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Leslie
W.
Bray
, Jr.
1921
–
Born:
Wichita Falls
,
Texas
Home:
Dallas
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Leslie W. Bray, Jr., 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 Assistant Director of Plans for Joint and National Security Council Matters from June 1967 to September 1969; Deputy Director of Plans from October 1969 to January 1971; and as Director of Doctrine, Concepts, and Objectives, with additional duty as Special Assistant for Vietnamization from February 1970 to October 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bray and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Batallion:
16th Combat Cargo SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Leslie W. Bray, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of the 16th Combat Cargo Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations from 1944 to 1945. 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.