Maurice Padden joined the Air Force in 1953 and was commissioned the following year. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Maurice
Cartwright
Padden
1931
–
February 20, 2015
Born:
Wheeling
,
West Virginia
Home:
Massillon
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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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 Major General Maurice Cartwright Padden, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Padden 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: Major General Maurice Cartwright Padden, 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 Padden and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.