Dale Thompson graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1960. He retired in 1995 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Dale
Willard
Thompson
, Jr.
Born:
Oklahoma City
,
Oklahoma
Home:
Lawton
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Dale W. Thompson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1 Pilot and Forward Air Controller; and subsequently as Squadron Operations Officer of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Dale Willard Thompson, Jr., United States Air Force, 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 Thompson 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:
CaptainBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Dale W. Thompson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1 Pilot and Forward Air Controller; and subsequently as Squadron Operations Officer of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Dale W. Thompson, 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 an O-1 Pilot and Forward Air Controller; and subsequently as Squadron Operations Officer of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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: Lieutenant General Dale W. Thompson, 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 Thompson 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:
CaptainBatallion:
19th Tactical Air Support SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Dale W. Thompson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1 Pilot and Forward Air Controller; and subsequently as Squadron Operations Officer of the 19th Tactical Air Support Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dale W. Thompson, 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 Thompson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.