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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Regiment:

    3d Bombardment Wing (L)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1952

    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 Glenn Everett Wasson (AFSN: FR-21904), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on the night of 1 September 1952, as Navigator-Bombardier of a B-26 attack bomber, 3d Bombardment Wing (L), FIFTH Air Force. Lieutenant Wasson displayed outstanding airmanship and navigational skill while vectoring his bomber on armed reconnaissance over the enemy’s main supply route between Kwalsen and Sinchon, North Korea. A large convoy was sighted and immediately brought under attack. Despite intense and accurate hostile anti-aircraft fire which damaged the aircraft, Lieutenant Wasson, utilizing superior bombing skill, scored several direct hits on three lucrative targets and further directed the pilot on a series of glide bombing passes. These aggressive attacks resulted in the destruction of four enemy vehicles by fire and explosion, thereby depriving the enemy of vitally needed supplies and equipment. By his high skill, courage and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Wasson has reflected credit upon himself, his organization and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    June 27, 1967

    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 Major Glenn Everett Wasson (AFSN: FR-21904), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an O-1 Forward Air Controller in Southeast Asia on 27 June 1967. On that date, Major Wasson flew a search and destroy mission. With ceilings low and visibility poor, Major Wasson was forced to search at treetop level in an extremely hostile environment. After finding the positions, the outstanding airmanship demonstrated by Major Wasson enabled tactical airpower to destroy the positions despite heavy hostile fire directed at both the fighters and Major Wasson. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Wasson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    August 27, 1978 – October 31, 1979

    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-612 (October 16, 1979)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Glenn Everett Wasson (AFSN: FR-21904), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 27 August 1978 to 31 October 1979.