Ralph Spraker was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from Utah State University. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Ralph
E.
Spraker
1933
–
Born:
Aberdeen
,
Idaho
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ralph E. Spraker, 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 Spraker 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 Ralph E. Spraker, 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 Spraker 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
554th Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Ralph E. Spraker, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving s an EC-121 Navigator and Operations Training Officer with the 554th Reconnaissance Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 86 combat missions 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: Major General Ralph E. Spraker, 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 Spraker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.