William Gorman entered the Air Force as an aviation cadet in 1954 and received his wings and commission the following year. He retired in 1985 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
A.
Gorton
1933
–
Born:
Providence
,
Rhode Island
Home:
Cocoa
,
Florida
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William A. Gorton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an O-1E Bird Dog Pilot and Forward Air Controller as air liaison officer for the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1965. 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William A. Gorton, 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 while serving as an O-1E Bird Dog Pilot and Forward Air Controller as air liaison officer for the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1965. 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Gorton, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gorton 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Gorton, 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 Gorton 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William A. Gorton, 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 Gorton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.