Andrew O’Donnell earned his wings as a Naval Aviator on July 8, 1944. From October 31, 1979 to June 26, 1981, he was the “Gray Eagle” (The Gray Eagle Award is presented to the Naval Aviator on continuous active duty in U.S. Navy or Marine Corps who has held that designation for the longest period of time.) He retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General. His son also achieved Flag status, making them one of those rare father/son combinations to each become Marine Corps General Officers.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Andrew W. O’Donnell (MCSN: 0-40313), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Andrew W. O’Donnell (MCSN: 0-40313), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Andrew W. O’Donnell (MCSN: 0-40313), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.