Francis Humphreys was commissioned in 1950. During the Korean War, as a fighter pilot, he was credited with destroying three enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Francis
A.
Humphreys
, Jr.
1928
–
June 20, 2013
Born:
Asheville
,
North Carolina
Home:
Fayetteville
,
North Carolina
Buried:
Milford
,
Delaware
Cemetery:
Milford Community Cemetery New
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
39th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as F-86 Fighter Pilot, 39th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, in action over Korea in 1952. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
39th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), 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 while serving as F-86 Fighter Pilot, 39th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, in action over Korea in 1952. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
39th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter WingAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), 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 F-86 Fighter Pilot, 39th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, in action over Korea in 1952. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while participating in 160 combat missions as an F-4 Pilot over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967, and 93 combat missions 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: Brigadier General Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), 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 Humphreys 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while participating in 160 combat missions as an F-4 Pilot over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967, and 93 combat missions 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while participating in 160 combat missions as an F-4 Pilot over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967, and 93 combat missions 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
39th Fighter-Interceptor SquadronRegiment:
51st Fighter-Interceptor GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Pilot of an F-86 Sabrejet Fighter Airplane of the 39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group, FIFTH Air Force, in action over Korea in 1952. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Francis A. Humphreys, Jr. (AFSN: AO-1911423), 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 Humphreys and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.