Wilma Vaught was commissioned a second lieutenant in January 1957, and retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Wilma
L.
Vaught
March 15, 1930
–
Born:
Pontiac
,
Michigan
Home:
Scotland
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Vaught reflect great credit upon herself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, 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 Vaught and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, 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 Vaught and her dedicated contributions in the service of her country reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.