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Walter
B.
Ratliff
1929

–

Born:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

Walter Ratliff was commissioned in 1952 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter B. Ratliff, 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 Ratliff and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    19th Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Walter B. Ratliff, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Forward Air Controller and Air Liaison Officer of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in support of the 10th Vietnamese Division in Phnoc Tuy Province, Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967. 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.