John Dickey was commissioned in 1958 through the aviation cadet program. After flying combat missions in Vietnam,, he was a member of the Air Force Thunderbirds, then returned for a second tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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John
P.
Dickey
1935
–
Born:
Minneapolis
,
Minnesota
Home:
Minneapolis
,
Minnesota
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John P. Dickey, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 pilot, in action over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. 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.
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Silver Star
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John P. Dickey, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-100 pilot, in action over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John P. Dickey, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Dickey reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John P. Dickey, 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 Dickey 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: Major John P. Dickey, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 pilot, in action over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. 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.