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William
John
Evans
1924

–

December 12, 2000

Born:

Norwich

, 

Connecticut

Home:

Norwich

, 

Connecticut

Cemetery:

Cremated

William Evans graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William John Evans, 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 as Commanding Officer of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Evans and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    35th Tactical Fighter Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, VIII Army, General Orders No. 185 (1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain William John Evans, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of an F-80 Shooting Star Fighter Airplane in the 35th Tactical Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations during the battle to re-take Seoul, in Korea in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Evans, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William John Evans, 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 as Commanding Officer of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Evans and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William John Evans, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 as Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe, from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Evans and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William John Evans, 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 as a Pilot in the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing in Korea from 1950 to 1951. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    35th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William John Evans, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Evans and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William John Evans, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    31st Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William John Evans, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1967 to 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William John Evans, 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 as Commander of the Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Evans and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.