Walter Kross was commissioned through Officer Training School in 1964. He retired in 1998 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Walter
Kross
October 3, 1942
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Born:
Bronx
,
New York
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Walter Kross, 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 while serving as an F-4C Pilot of the 390th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Walter Kross, 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 an F-4C Pilot of the 390th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, 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.
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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 Walter Kross, 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 Kross reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Walter Kross, 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 Kross reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
390th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
DaNang Air Base, South VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Walter Kross, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-4C Pilot of the 390th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Walter Kross, 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 Kross 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 Walter Kross, 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 Commander in Chief, U.S. Transportation Command/Commander, Air Mobility Command (USCINCTRANS/COMAMC) from 1996 to 1998. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kross 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.