Garry Willard began his military career in September 1944 as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, attended Virginia Military Institute for a year and then served as an infantryman with Headquarters 24th Corps in the Korean Army of Occupation in 1946. He was discharged from active duty in April 1947. He re-entered military service in 1948 and was commissioned in the Air Force through the Aviation Cadet Program in 1949. Serving as a fighter pilot in the Korean War, he was credited with destroying one enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Garry
A.
Willard
, Jr.
1928
–
Born:
Utica
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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 Garry A. Willard, Jr. (AFSN: AO-19099791), 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 Willard 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:
First LieutenantBatallion:
25th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Garry A. Willard, Jr. (AFSN: AO-19099791), 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 an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 25th Fighter Squadron, in action during 100 combat missions and the destruction of one enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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: Brigadier General Garry A. Willard, Jr. (AFSN: AO-19099791), 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 Willard 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:
First LieutenantBatallion:
25th Fighter SquadronAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Garry A. Willard, Jr. (AFSN: AO-19099791), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 25th Fighter Squadron, in action during 100 combat missions and the destruction of one enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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.