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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Taylor Drury, 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 Commander, U.S. Forces, Azores, from 1978 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Drury and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Taylor Drury, 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 as Vice Commander, Military Traffic Management Command, Virginia, from 1980 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Drury6 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Taylor Drury, 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 Commanding Officer, 516th Tactical Air Wing, and 314th Tactical Air Wing, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Drury 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

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Taylor Drury, 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 Staff Director, Inter-American Defense Board, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Drury 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

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Taylor Drury, 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 Vice Commander, TWENTY-SECOND Air Force, Military Airlift Command, from 1975 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Drury 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

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Richard Taylor Drury, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters, 315th Air Division, from 1966 to 1968. 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.