Larry Dillingham was commissioned in 1956. He retired in 1991 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Larry
D.
Dillingham
1934
–
Born:
Everly
,
Iowa
Home:
Everly
,
Iowa
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Larry D. Dillingham, 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 as an F-4 Pilot with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under 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 Major General Larry D. Dillingham, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dillingham 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: Major General Larry D. Dillingham, 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 Dillingham 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:
MajorRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Larry D. Dillingham, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4 Pilot with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingDivision:
DaNang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Larry D. Dillingham, 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 as an F-4 Pilot with the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. 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.