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Willum
Harry
Spillers
, Jr.
1925

–

May 17, 2015

Born:

Macon

, 

Georgia

Willum Spillers graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1976

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Willum Harry Spillers, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from 1975 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spillers culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Willum Harry Spillers, 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 as Vice Commander of the San Antonio Air Materiel Area, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spillers 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:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    731st & 90th Bombardment Squadrons

    Action Date:

    Koran War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Willum Harry Spillers, 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 while serving as a B-26 Pilot with the 731st and 90th Bombardment Squadrons, in action during 55 night intruder combat missions over Korea from 1951 to 1952. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    731st & 90th Bombardment Squadrons

    Action Date:

    Koran War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Willum Harry Spillers, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-26 Pilot with the 731st and 90th Bombardment Squadrons, in action during 55 night intruder combat missions over Korea from 1951 to 1952. 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Willum Harry Spillers, 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 as Director for the C-5 Category III Joint Test Task Force at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. In this position, he headed a team composed of representatives from the Army, Military Airlift Command, Air Force Systems Command and Air Force Logistics Command in evaluating the C-5 aircraft in its operational environment. During this period, he directed and was commander for the first operational C-5 missions to both the Pacific and Atlantic areas. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spillers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.