Raymond Haupt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1945 and served three years as an enlisted man, reaching the rank of staff sergeant, before he was commissioned through the aviation cadet program in 1949. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Raymond
Leon
Haupt
1927
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Born:
Millersville
,
Missouri
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Raymond Leon Haupt, 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 Haupt 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
1129th U.S. Air Force Special Activities SquadronAction Date:
November 1961 – May 1965
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Leon Haupt, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Chief, Operational Evaluation Division, Detachment 1, 1129th U.S. Air Force Special Activities Squadron, Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 1, 1961 through May 1965. Colonel Haupt participated in aerial test flights in the reconnaissance aircraft. The operational techniques and procedures he helped to develop, which resulted from knowledge gained during his flights, contributed to his unit reaching an operational readiness status and in providing safe operational instructions for succeeding Air Force units. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
4028th Strategic Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Strategic Air commandAction Date:
1957
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major Raymond Leon Haupt, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Strategic Air Command, in 1957. Major Haupt’s Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft experienced severe mechanical difficulties during a routine high altitude test flight. After all attempts to remedy the situation failed, he contacted his home station and declared his intention to execute a flameout landing. Following prescribed emergency procedures, he successfully executed an emergency landing. 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.