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William
T.
Woodyard
1919

–

Born:

St. Joseph

, 

Missouri

Home:

St. Joseph

, 

Missouri

William Woodyard was commissioned in 1941 through the Aviation Cadet Program. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    April 16, 1971 – August 31, 1978
    Department of t he Air Force, Special Order GB-534 (August 3, 1978)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William T. Woodyard, 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 Dean of the Faculty, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, during the period from 16 April 1971 to 31 August 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Woodyard 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William T. Woodyard, 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 Woodyard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William T. Woodyard, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Woodyard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.