(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Woodrow Paul Swancutt (AFSN: FR-3729), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-29 Pilot of the 40th Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, in action during 49 combat missions in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations and Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
40th bombardment GroupDivision:
20th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Woodrow Paul Swancutt (AFSN: FR-3729), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a B-29 Pilot of the 40th Bombardment Group, TWENTIETH Air Force, in action during 49 combat missions in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations and Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. 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: Major General Woodrow Paul Swancutt (AFSN: FR-3729), 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 Swancutt 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 Woodrow Paul Swancutt (AFSN: FR-3729), 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 Swancutt 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 1, 1965 – July 1, 1967
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-243 (July 13, 1967)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Woodrow Paul Swancutt (AFSN: FR-3729), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director of Operations for Forces, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1 February 1965 to 1 July 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Swancutt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.