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William
L.
Nicholson
, III
1926

–

Born:

Union

, 

Missouri

Home:

Union

, 

Missouri

William Nicholson enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1944, but the war ended before he finished his training. He returned to school, and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1950 upon graduation from Parks College of St. Louis. During the Korean War he was shot down over North Korea but evaded capture and returned to his unit. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William L. Nicholson, III, 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 Nicholson 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:

    Second Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    58th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant William L. Nicholson, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea in 1952. 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William L. Nicholson, III, 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 Nicholson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.