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William
Denton
Baisley
December 1, 1925

–

February 27, 2001

Born:

San Francisco

, 

California

Home:

Dayton

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

William Baisley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    524th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    27th Fighter Group

    Action 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 First Lieutenant William Denton Baisley, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 524th Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Group, in action in Korea. 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:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    497th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    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 Colonel William Denton Baisley, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1968. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    497th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    8th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel William Denton Baisley, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Commander of the 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Baisley, 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 Air Force.