Donald Rigg was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from Oregon State University. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Donald
A.
Rigg
March 7, 1934
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Born:
Portland
,
Oregon
Home:
Portland
,
Oregon
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Donald A. Rigg, United States Air Force, 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 while serving as an F-4D Instructor Pilot, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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 Donald A. Rigg, 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 Rigg 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelDivision:
Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Donald A. Rigg, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4D Instructor Pilot, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1971 to 1972. 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Donald A. Rigg, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Rigg reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.