After serving as a Fighter Pilot in the Army Air Forces in World War II, where he was credited with destroying two enemy aircraft in aerial combat, Tarleton Watkins transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Tarleton
Harvin
Watkins
1914
–
December 12, 2009
Born:
Corpus Cristi
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Tarleton Harvin Watkins (ASN: 0-380437), 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
86th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Tarleton Harvin Watkins (ASN: 0-380437), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot in the 86th Fighter Squadron, during more than 120 combat missions and the destruction of two enemy aircraft in aerial combat, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.