James Creedon was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1953 upon graduation from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
James
Sutherland
Creedon
1931
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Born:
Pittsburgh
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
Franklin
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Sutherland Creedon, 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 Director of Inspection, Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, Norton Air Force Base, California, from 1980 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Creedon 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 Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General James Sutherland Creedon, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Creedon reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Sutherland Creedon, 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 Creedon 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel James Sutherland Creedon, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an OV-10 pilot, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia. 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: Brigadier General James Sutherland Creedon, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Creedon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.