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Eugene
Peyton
Deatrick
, Jr.

Born:

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

, 

West Virginia

Eugene Deatrick graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Eugene Peyton Deatrick, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Air Force Service Command, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Deatrick culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    1st Air Commando Squadron

    Action 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 the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Peyton Deatrick, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 1st Air Commando Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam., from 1966 to 1967. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    1st Air Commando Squadron

    Action 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 Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Peyton Deatrick, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 1st Air Commando Squadron, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam., from 1966 to 1967. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    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 Legion of Merit to Colonel Eugene Peyton Deatrick, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Deatrick and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.