After serving as a Medical Officer in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Henry Dorris transferred to the U.S. Air Force Reserve when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He returned to active duty in 1948 and retired in 1971 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Henry
Clay
Dorris
1911
–
May 17, 1995
Born:
Morton
,
Mississippi
Home:
Jackson
,
Mississippi
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Henry Clay Dorris, 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, culminating as Commander of the U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dorris 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.