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After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, where he was credited with destroying three enemy aircraft in aerial combat, Morgan Tyler transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Morgan Sam Tyler, 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 Tyler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    59th Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Morgan Sam Tyler, Jr. (ASN: 0-424922), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a P-40 and P-47 Fighter Pilot with the 59th Fighter Squadron during World War II. Lieutenant Tyler flew 85 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater of Action and 167 missions in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, and destroyed three enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    59th Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Morgan Sam Tyler, Jr. (ASN: 0-424922), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a P-40 and P-47 Fighter Pilot with the 59th Fighter Squadron during World War II. Lieutenant Tyler flew 85 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater of Action and 167 missions in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, and destroyed three enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    59th Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Morgan Sam Tyler, Jr. (ASN: 0-424922), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-40 and P-47 Fighter Pilot with the 59th Fighter Squadron during World War II. Lieutenant Tyler flew 85 combat missions in the Mediterranean Theater of Action and 167 missions in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, and destroyed three enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.