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Walter
C.
Hersman
1939

–

Born:

Charleston

, 

West Virginia

Walter Hersman was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1961 upon graduation from Rutgers University. He retired in 1991 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Walter C. Hersman, 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 with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967; and with the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam in 1968. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter C. Hersman, 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 Hersman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Walter C. Hersman, 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 with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967; and with the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phu Cat Air Base, Republic of Vietnam in 1968. 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.