Jack Watkins enlisted in the Army in 1946, serving until 1948 when he left active duty to attend college. He was recalled to active duty in 1950 and was discharged in 1952, returning to college and graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1954. Upon graduation he received a direct commission in the U.S. Air Force, and retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Jack
L.
Watkins
1928
–
July 31, 2013
Born:
Pittsburgh
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
Pittsburgh
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack L. Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Jack L. Watkins, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Watkins 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 Jack L. Watkins, 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 Watkins and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.