Marvin Patton received his pilot wings and commission in 1953. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Marvin Patton received his pilot wings and commission in 1953. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Marvin Curtis Patton, 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 an O-1 Pilot and Air Liaison Officer for the 5th Special Forces Group, Nha Trang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 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.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Marvin Curtis Patton, 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 Patton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Marvin Curtis Patton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Marvin Curtis Patton, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.