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Leslie
James
Campbell
, Jr.
1922

–

January 12, 2003

Born:

Great Bend

, 

Kansas

Home:

Great Bend

, 

Kansas

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Leslie Campbell transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leslie James Campbell, Jr., 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 Director, J-5, U.S. Southern Command, with headquarters at Quarry Heights, Canal Zone, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    315th Tactical Airlift Wing

    Division:

    Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leslie James Campbell, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commander, 315th Tactical Airlift Wing, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1970. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leslie James Campbell, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.