(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre 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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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Military Assistance Command, VietnamAction Date:
1970 – 1971
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
4780th Air Defense WingAction Date:
1966 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), 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 Commander, 4780th Air Defense Wing, from 1966 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dettre 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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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Division:
Prisoner of War (Germany)Action Date:
April 1944 – May 1945
First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after he was shot down on or about 9 April 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
351st Fighter GroupAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Rexford Herbert Dettre, Jr. (ASN: 0-25514), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 351st Fighter Group in Korea. 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.