George Butler graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1961. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
George
Lee
Butler
June 17, 1939
–
Born:
Fort Benning
,
Georgia
Home:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainRegiment:
12th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
Cam Ranh Bay Air BaseAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George Lee Butler, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 pilot with the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cam Ranh Bay Air Base, South Vietnam, in Southeast Asia in 1968. 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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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 General George Lee Butler, United States Air Force, 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 General Butler 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: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General George Lee Butler, United States Air Force, 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 Butler culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Lee Butler, 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 Butler 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Lee Butler, 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 Butler and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.