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George Norwood was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1967 upon graduation from San Diego State College. He retired in 1997 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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 George W. Norwood, 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 Norwood and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George W. Norwood, 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 Norwood 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:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to a previously awarded Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Seventh Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, 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 as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Norwood, United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an A-1H Skyraider Pilot, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969; and while serving as an F-4 Pilot of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from March to October 1972, in action against the enemy during 450 combat over Southeast Asia. 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.