William Hiner was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
William
L.
Hiner
1937
–
Born:
Staunton
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William L. Hiner, 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 Hiner 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: Lieutenant Colonel William L. Hiner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Standardization and Evaluation Advisor to the Vietnamese Air Force’s 2d Air Division, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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.