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Brien
Dale
Ward
July 29, 1932

–

Born:

Brigham City

, 

Utah

Home:

Ogden

, 

Utah

Brien Ward graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1955. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    56th Air Commando Wing

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Brien Dale Ward, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Ward distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot with the 606th Air commando Squadron, 56th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Ward, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    56th Air Commando Wing

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Brien Dale Ward, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Ward distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot with the 606th Air commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Ward, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Brien Dale Ward, 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 with the 606th Air Commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 180 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Brien Dale Ward, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 606th Air Commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy during 180 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1975 – June 1977

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Brien Dale Ward, 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 as Commander of the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories from July 1975 to June 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ward and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1972 – May 1974

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Brien Dale Ward, 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 as Executive Assistant to the Principal Deputy Director of Defense for Research and Engineering, Washington, D.C., from August 1972 to May 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ward and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    56th Air Commando Wing

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Brien Dale Ward, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Ward distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot with the 606th Air commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Ward, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.