(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Phillip Nelson Larsen, 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 an operational flying unit at DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Larsen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.





