(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William W. Hoover, 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, and as an F-4 Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, and later at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William W. Hoover, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, and as an F-4 Pilot of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, and later at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1972 to 1973. 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William W. Hoover, 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 Hoover 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 W. Hoover, 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 Hoover 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William W. Hoover, 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 Hoover and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.