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Leighton
Robert
Palmerton

Born:

Rapid City

, 

South Dakota

Leighton Palmerton graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1950. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    510th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Leighton Robert Palmerton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Vice Commander of the 510th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and subsequently as Commander of the 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 200 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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 Leighton Robert Palmerton, 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 Palmerton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leighton Robert Palmerton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Palmerton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Leighton Robert Palmerton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Palmerton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.