Winfield Scott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. Flying combat missions as a fighter pilot in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses. From 1983 to 1987 he served as the 10th Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General. His son by the same name also graduated from West Point and retired as an Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Winfield
Wayne
Scott
, Jr.
December 10, 1927
–
Born:
Honolulu
,
Hawaii
Home:
Lewisburg
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Captain [then First Lieutenant]Regiment:
67th Tactical Reconnaissance GroupAction Date:
February 29, 1952
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 92 (November 7, 1955)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain [then First Lieutenant] Winfield Wayne Scott, Jr. (AFSN: 20342A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group in Korea, on 29 February 1952. 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
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Winfield Wayne Scott, 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 as Commanding Officer, 3640 Pilot Training Wing, from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Scott 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:
ColonelRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Winfield Wayne Scott, Jr., 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 with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Winfield Wayne Scott, 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 as Vice Commander, Sacramento Air Material Area. from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Scott 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
June 15, 1983 – July 31, 1987
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-528 (June 19, 1987)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Winfield Wayne Scott, Jr., 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 Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 15 June 1983 to 31 July 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Scott 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
United States Military Academy Register of GraduatesUnder 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 Lieutenant General Winfield Wayne Scott, 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, as Deputy Commander in Chief, United Nations Command, Korea, from 1981 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of General Scott 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:
ColonelRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Winfield Wayne Scott, Jr., 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 with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1968 to 1969. 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.