Richard Gustafson was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1957 upon graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
Richard
A.
Gustafson
February 1, 1935
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Born:
Joliet
,
Illinois
Home:
Joliet
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Richard A. Gustafson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Gustafson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard A. Gustafson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Southeast Asia.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard A. Gustafson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard A. Gustafson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard A. Gustafson, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.