Paul Maye enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard in 1959 and transferred to the Air Force in 1960. He was commissioned in 1961 upon completion of pilot training. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Paul
A.
Maye
1936
–
Born:
Westbrook
,
Maine
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
20th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Paul A. Maye, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as a UH-1F helicopter Aircraft Commander in the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1968. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Paul A. Maye, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Maye 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:
CaptainBatallion:
20th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Paul A. Maye, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a UH-1F helicopter Aircraft Commander in the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
20th Special Operations SquadronDivision:
Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Paul A. Maye, 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 a UH-1F helicopter Aircraft Commander in the 20th Special Operations Squadron, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 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.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Paul A. Maye, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Maye reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Paul A. Maye, 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 Maye and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.