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Richard
L.
Stoner
1936

–

Born:

Hagerstown

, 

Maryland

Home:

Hagerstown

, 

Maryland

Richard Stoner was commissioned in 1957 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard L. Stoner, 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 Stoner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard L. Stoner, 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 Stoner 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:

    17th Special Operations Squadron

    Division:

    Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    South Vietnam

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Richard L. Stoner, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Navigator and Fire Control Officer on AC-119G gunships of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 160 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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.