After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Staryl Austin transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He served as Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard and retired in 1981 a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Staryl
C.
Austin
September 16, 1920
–
January 1, 2015
Born:
Condon
,
Oregon
Home:
Condon
,
Oregon
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Staryl C. Austin, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Austin 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 Staryl C. Austin, 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 Austin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.