Monroe Hatch graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1955. During the Vietnam War he served T-39 Sabreliner courier pilot and as 7th Air Force standardization and evaluation flight examiner at Tan Son Nhut Air Base. From 1987 to 1990 he served as the 23d Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Monroe
Wilson
Hatch
, Jr.
November 20, 1933
–
Born:
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
Home:
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Monroe Wilson Hatch, Jr., 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 Hatch 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Monroe Wilson Hatch, Jr., 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, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from 1987 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hatch 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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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 Monroe Wilson Hatch, Jr., 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 Hatch reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.