Walter Poore was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1954 upon graduation from the University of South Carolina. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Walter
Hughes
Poore
1932
–
January 30, 2006
Born:
Fort Benning
,
Georgia
Home:
Summerville
,
South Carolina
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Walter Hughes Poore, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-66 Pilot based at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 133 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Hughes Poore, 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 Poore and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.