Claudius Watts was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from The Citadel. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Claudius
E.
Watts
, III
1936
–
Born:
Bennettsville
,
South Carolina
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Claudius E. Watts, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Watts reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
12th Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Claudius E. Watts, III, 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 a Pilot with the 12th Special Operations Squadron, Bien Hoa and DaNang Air Bases, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
12th Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Claudius E. Watts, III, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 12th Special Operations Squadron, Bien Hoa and DaNang Air Bases, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Claudius E. Watts, III, 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 Watts 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: Lieutenant General Claudius E. Watts, III, 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 Watts 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 Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
12th Special Operations SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Claudius E. Watts, III, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 12th Special Operations Squadron, Bien Hoa and DaNang Air Bases, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy 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.