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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Guy Edward Hairston, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. 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.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Guy Edward Hairston, Jr., 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 Deputy Director and later as Director, Air Force Information, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hairston 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:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Guy Edward Hairston, Jr., 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 against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Guy Edward Hairston, Jr., 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 Commanding Officer, 3646 Pilot Training Wing, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hairston 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:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    November 2, 1950

    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 212 (February 28, 1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Guy Edward Hairston, Jr. (AFSN: 17432A), 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 against the enemy in Korea, on 2 November 1950. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Guy Edward Hairston, Jr., 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, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hairston and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.