Vernon Sandrock was commissioned in 1945 through the Aviation Cadet Program, and transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Vernon
Herbert
Sandrock
1925
–
January 12, 1999
Born:
Holstein
,
Iowa
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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Vernon Herbert Sandrock, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-104 Pilot with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967; and subsequently as an F-4E Pilot and Commander of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. 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: Brigadier General Vernon Herbert Sandrock, 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 Sandrock 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Vernon Herbert Sandrock, 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-104 Pilot with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967; and subsequently as an F-4E Pilot and Commander of the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. 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.