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William
Parker
Fisher
1911

–

July 24, 1991

Born:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

Home:

Southern Pines

, 

North Carolina

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, William Fisher transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Chief of Staff of the TWENTIETH Air Force from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fisher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1956 – 1958

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), 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 Deputy Commander, EIGHTH Air Force with headquarters at Westover Air Force Base, Massachusetts, from 1956 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fisher 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)

    Action Date:

    September 1941
    War Department General Orders No. 19 (1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in September 1941, in participating in a flight of nine B-17s from Hawaii to the Philippine Islands. 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

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1953
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 22 (June 26, 1953)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Far East Air Forces Bomber Command over Korea, from 1952 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fisher 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:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    308th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Commanding officer of the 308th Bombardment Group in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Colonel Fisher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Parker Fisher (AFSN: 1294A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer of the 308th Bombardment Group in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Fisher and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.