(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Walter T. Worthington, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4C Pilot with the 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1965 to 1966, and with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from June to October 1966, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia. 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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Awards Received
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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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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 Walter T. Worthington, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Worthington 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 Walter T. Worthington, 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 Worthington 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Walter T. Worthington, 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-4C Pilot with the 68th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from 1965 to 1966, and with the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, from June to October 1966, in action against the enemy during 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter T. Worthington, 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 Worthington and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.