(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel William Blount Craig, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. 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 United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
44th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
18th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
1962 – 1965
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel William Blount Craig, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Craig 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainRegiment:
48th Fighter-Interceptor GroupAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain William Blount Craig, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 48th Fighter-Interceptor Group in Korea, in 1952. 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 United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
44th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
18th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel William Blount Craig, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia. 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 United States Air Force.