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Wendell
Lowell
Bevan
, Jr.
1920

–

Born:

Lawton

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Kingston

, 

Pennsylvania

Wendell Bevan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Central Intelligence Agency

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), 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, culminating with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1971 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan 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:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    432d Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 432d Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing, Thailand, in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    67th Tactical Reconnaissance/Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance/Fighter Wing, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    432d Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), 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 Commander, 432d Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing, Thailand, 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), 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 Director of Combat Operations, SEVENTH Air Force, in Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1963
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), 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 Chief, Technical Training, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1959 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    109th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, 109th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, from 1963 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    301st Bombardment Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Squadron of the 301st Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.