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William
Irving
MacLachlan

Born:

, 

California

William MacLachlan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950, He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Regiment:

    11th Infantry Brigade

    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 William Irving MacLachlan, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Air Liaison Officer to the 11th Infantry Brigade, U.S. Army, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    430th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    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 Irving MacLachlan, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 430th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, in action against the enemy 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.