(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Robert Spalding, Jr., 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 as Director of Operations SEVENTH/THIRTEENTH Air Force, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in 1970; and subsequently as Vice Commander and Commander of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, during 163 combat missions over Laos, Cambodia, Republic of Vietnam, and North Vietnam 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Robert Spalding, 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 Spalding 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 John Robert Spalding, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Director of Operations SEVENTH/THIRTEENTH Air Force, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in 1970; and subsequently as Vice Commander and Commander of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, during 163 combat missions over Laos, Cambodia, Republic of Vietnam, and North Vietnam 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Robert Spalding, 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 Spalding 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Robert Spalding, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Spalding and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.