Rufus Dehart entered the Air Force in 1955 and enlisted in the Virginia National Guard upon his release from active duty in 1959. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the Medical College of Virginia, he re-entered Air Force duty as a Medical Officer. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Rufus
M.
Dehart
1935
–
Born:
Christiansburg
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Rufus M. Dehart, 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 Dehart and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.