C. Norman Wood was commissioned in 1960 through the Officer Training School. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
C.
Norman
Wood
1938
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Born:
Dallas
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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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 C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Wood reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wood 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Wood 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:
82d Strategic Reconnaissance SquadronAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of an RC-135 aircraft of the 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against the enemy during more than 1,000 hours over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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 C. Norman Wood, 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 Wood and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.