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Guy
L.
Hecker
, Jr.
1932

–

Born:

Louisville

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Mobile

, 

Alabama

Guy Hecker was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1954 upon graduation with honors from The Citadel. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    90th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Guy L. Hecker, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 to 1968. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Guy L. Hecker, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Heckler 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    90th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Tactical Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Guy L. Hecker, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 3d Tactical Fighter Wing, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1967 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Guy L. Hecker, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Heckler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.