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Donald Butz received a direct commission in the Air Force after graduating with a doctor of dental surgery degree from St. Louis University School of Dentistry in 1959. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Donald J. Butz, 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 Butz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1993

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Donald J. Butz, 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 Surgeon General for Dental Services, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., from 1987 to 1993. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Butz 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.