William Twinting was commissioned in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
T.
Twinting
February 26, 1928
–
Born:
Berwin
,
Illinois
Home:
Berwin
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William T. Twinting, 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 F-105 pilot from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 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:
ColonelDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William T. Twinting, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as an F-105 pilot from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William T. Twinting, 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 Twinting 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:
ColonelDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William T. Twinting, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-105 pilot from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 100 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:
ColonelDivision:
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William T. Twinting, 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-105 pilot from Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 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: Major General William T. Twinting, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit 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 Twinting and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.