After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Leland Shepard earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Florida in 1948. After being admitted to the bar, he returned to service in the Air Force in 1949, and retired in 1977 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Leland
Casper
Shepard
, Jr.
1923
–
July 22, 2009
Born:
Miami
,
Florida
Home:
Coral Gables
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leland Casper Shepard, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving s a B-25 Pilot of the 83d Bombardment Squadron during 25 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater of Action from 1943 to 1944; and subsequently as a B-25 Pilot in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during 33 combat missions in 1944. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leland Casper Shepard, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shepard 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 Leland Casper Shepard, Jr., 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 Shepard 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 Leland Casper Shepard, Jr., 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 Shepard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.