Eugene Poe graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1954. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Eugene
Marion
Poe
, Jr.
1931
–
July 13, 2002
Born:
Wheeling
,
West Virginia
Home:
Wheeling
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Brigadier General Eugene Marion Poe, Jr., 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 Poe reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Eugene Marion Poe, Jr., 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 while serving as an O-1 Pilot and as a Forward Air Controller, Bien Hoa Air Base and DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966. 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.
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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 Brigadier General Eugene Marion Poe, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Poe 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: Brigadier General Eugene Marion Poe, Jr., 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 Poe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Eugene Marion Poe, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1 Pilot and as a Forward Air Controller, Bien Hoa Air Base and DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966. 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.