After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Walter Reed left active military service in 1946 to pursue a law degree. He was recalled to active duty in 1951, and from 1977 to 1980 he served as the 6th Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Walter
D.
Reed
1924
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Born:
Dallas Center
,
Iowa
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter D. Reed, 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 Reed 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter D. Reed, 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 Reed and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.