Lansford Trapp was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1969 upon graduation from South Dakota State University. He retired in 2002 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Lansford
Elmer
Trapp
, Jr.
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Lansford Elmer Trapp, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Trapp 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: Lieutenant General Lansford Elmer Trapp, 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 Trapp 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:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
22d Tactical Air Control SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Lansford Elmer Trapp, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an OV-10A Forward Air Controller, 22d Tactical Air Control 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 Lansford Elmer Trapp, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Trapp 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: Lieutenant General Lansford Elmer Trapp, 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 Trapp 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:
Second LieutenantBatallion:
22d Tactical Air Control SquadronDivision:
Bien Hoa Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Lansford Elmer Trapp, 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 OV-10A Forward Air Controller, 22d Tactical Air Control 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.