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Leonard Weddington was commissioned a second lieutenant, Air Service, June 27, 1918. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1926 – May 2, 1927

    War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1927)

    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 (Air Corps) Leonard Dickson Weddington, U.S. Army Air Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. Lieutenant Weddington, as one of the pilots of the airplane ST. LOUIS during the Pan American flight, from 21 December 1926, to 2 May 1927, displayed initiative, resourcefulness, and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions encountered throughout the flight. His tireless energy, sound judgment, and personal courage contributed materially to the successful completion of the mission of good will. In the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an exploit which brought great credit to himself and the Army of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Leonard Dickson Weddington, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weddington and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.