(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Walter Turbush Galligan, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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, culminating as Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and FIFTH Air Force, from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Galligan culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Turbush Galligan, 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 Director, Tactical Air Command, SEVENTH Air Force, in 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Galligan 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Turbush Galligan, 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 Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Galligan 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralRegiment:
35th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
1969 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Walter Turbush Galligan, 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 Commander, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1969 to 1970. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralRegiment:
35th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
1969 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Walter Turbush Galligan, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander, 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1969 to 1970. 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.