After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, William Lindley transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
William
Cecil
Lindley
, Jr.
1919
–
Born:
Waynesboro
,
Mississippi
Home:
Waynesboro
,
Mississippi
Awards Received
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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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Silver Star
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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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
95th Bombardment GroupDivision:
Eighth Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot of the 95th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action during 41 bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
17th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), 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 serving as a B-26 Pilot Commander of the 17th Bombardment Group, during 50 night intruder combat missions over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 1, 1965 – May 22, 1967
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-243 (July 13, 1967)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), 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 Commander of the 3510th Flying Training Wing, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1 March 1965 to 22 May 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindley 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
95th Bombardment Group (H)Division:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Air Forces, Europe, General Orders No. 109 (April 30, 1946)(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 Major (Air Corps) William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006/0-421802), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 95th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Lindley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
95th Bombardment GroupDivision:
Eighth Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot of the 95th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action during 41 bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Regiment:
95th Bombardment GroupDivision:
Eighth Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), United States Army Air Forces, 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 a B-17 Heavy Bomber Pilot of the 95th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action during 41 bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
17th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel William Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), 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 serving as a B-26 Pilot Commander of the 17th Bombardment Group, during 50 night intruder combat missions over Korea from 1952 to 1953. 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 Cecil Lindley, Jr. (AFSN: FR-5006), 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 Lindley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.