H. H. “Bugs” Forsythe graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1969. He retired in 2006 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant H. H. Forsythe, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a C-123 Pilot of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Ton Son Nhut and DaNang Air Bases, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General H. H. Forsythe, 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 Forsythe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.