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Donald Vogt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1953. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    360th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Donald Arthur Vogt, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a C-47 Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 360th 362d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam; and subsequently in the 362d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

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

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Donald Arthur Vogt, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Vogt reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.