Jerry Tietge enlisted in the Air Force in 1952, and was commissioned in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Jerry
W.
Tietge
1932
–
Born:
Ravina
,
South Dakota
Home:
Brookings
,
South Dakota
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
31st Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Tuy Hoa Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jerry W. Tietge, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100D Fighter Pilot of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 325 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
31st Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Tuy Hoa Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Jerry W. Tietge, United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-100D Fighter Pilot of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, Tuy Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jerry W. Tietge, 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 Tietge 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Jerry W. Tietge, 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 Tietge and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.