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Ewell
D.
Wainwright
, Jr.
1931

–

September 4, 1981

Born:

Sherman

, 

Texas

Home:

Sherman

, 

Texas

Ewell Wainwright received a direct appointment in the U.S. Air Force in 1952 after graduating from North Texas State College. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    559th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Ewell D. Wainwright, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4 Pilot and Flight Commander, and Operations Officer, 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 308 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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 Ewell D. Wainwright, 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 Wainwright 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    559th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Ewell D. Wainwright, Jr., 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-4 Pilot and Flight Commander, and Operations Officer, 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy during 308 combat missions over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. 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.