(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William R. Usher, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Squadron Executive Officer, Squadron Operations Officer, Wing Plans Officer and Deputy Base Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William R. Usher, 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 Usher 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:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
12th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William R. Usher, 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 Squadron Executive Officer, Squadron Operations Officer, Wing Plans Officer and Deputy Base Commander of the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William R. Usher, 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 Usher 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: Major General William R. Usher, 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 Usher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.