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Jack
W.
Sheppard
1931

–

Born:

Parkersburg

, 

West Virginia

Home:

Akron

, 

Ohio

Jack Sheppard was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1955 upon graduation from the University of Akron. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack W. Sheppard, 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 Sheppard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    1st Air Commando Squadron

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Jack W. Sheppard, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an AC-47 Pilot with the 1st Air Commando Squadron, and later the 4th Air Commando Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 302 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1965 to 1966. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack W. Sheppard, 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 Sheppard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.