Billy Rhoten was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from Colorado State University – Fort Collins. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Billy
J.
Rhoten
1936
–
Born:
Loveland
,
Colorado
Home:
Fort Collins
,
Colorado
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Billy J. Rhoten, 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 Rhoten 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: Brigadier General Billy J. Rhoten, 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 Rhoten 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorDivision:
7th Air ForceAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Billy J. Rhoten, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an Air Operations Officer, Headquarters, 7th Air Force, at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in 1969. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.