Raymond Preston was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from the University of Minnesota. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Raymond
C.
Preston
, Jr.
1934
–
Born:
Salinas
,
Kansas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Raymond C. Preston, 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 Preston 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Raymond C. Preston, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Preston reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 Raymond C. Preston, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Preston reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
776th Tactical Airlift SquadronDivision:
Ching Chuan Kang Air Base, TaiwanAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Raymond C. Preston, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Squadron Navigator and Executive Officer of the 776th Tactical Airlift Squadron, Chung Chuan King Air Base, Taiwan, in action against the enemy during 400 Combat mission in C-130E Aircraft 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 Raymond C. Preston, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Preston and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.