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Eugene
Burlingame
Mechling
, Jr.

Born:

, 

New York

Eugene Mechling graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    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 (Infantry) Eugene Burlingame Mechling, Jr., United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1951 to 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    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 Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Burlingame Mechling, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, in action in Southeast Asia from 1962 to 1966. 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 – 1970
    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 Eugene Burlingame Mechling, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Detachment 1, 56th Special Operations Wing, Thailand, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mechling and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.