John Budner was commissioned in 1950. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
John
R.
Budner
Born:
Bluefield
,
West Virginia
Home:
Bluefield
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John R. Budner, 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 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Aerospace Defense Command, with headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1979 to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Budner 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 John R. Budner, 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 Budner 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John R. Budner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an Advisor to the 520th Vietnamese Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, in 1964. 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.