After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1957 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Hoyt
LeRoy
Prindle
1905
–
March 19, 1967
Born:
Lawton
,
Michigan
Home:
Hanford
,
California
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 Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Hoyt LeRoy Prindle, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. 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 Hoyt LeRoy Prindle, 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 Prindle and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.