After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Floyd Trogdon left active duty after the war ended and was in the Inactive Reserve while attending Duke University. He accepted a regular commission in the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and returned to active duty. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Floyd
Harrison
Trogdon
1924
–
Born:
High Point
,
North Carolina
Home:
Asheboro
,
North Carolina
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
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Floyd Harrison Trogdon, 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 Trogdon 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: Brigadier General Floyd Harrison Trogdon, 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 Trogdon 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 Army Air ForcesRank:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Floyd Harrison Trogdon, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Navigator in a B-24 Heavy Bomber, in action during 50 combat missions over Germany, France, Italy, and Southern Europe. 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: Brigadier General Floyd Harrison Trogdon, 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 Trogdon 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 Floyd Harrison Trogdon, 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 Trogdon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.