Wayne Whitlatch enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and was commissioned in 1953 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Wayne
E.
Whitlatch
1928
–
Born:
Nebraska City
,
Nebraska
Home:
Omaha
,
Nebraska
Awards Received
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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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
1st Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Pleiku Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wayne E. Whitlatch, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an A-1E Skyraider with the 1st Air Commando Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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: Major General Wayne E. Whitlatch, 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 Whitlatch 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 Wayne E. Whitlatch, 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 Whitlatch 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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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 Major General Wayne E. Whitlatch, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Whitlatch reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Wayne E. Whitlatch, 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 Whitlatch 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:
ColonelBatallion:
1st Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Pleiku Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wayne E. Whitlatch, 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 Pilot of an A-1E Skyraider with the 1st Air Commando Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. 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.