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William
Paul
Brierty

Born:

, 

Iowa

William Brierty graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Norton Air Force Base

    Action Date:

    November 24, 1964 – June 8, 1967
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-319 (August 29, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Paul Brierty (AFSN: FR-10135/0-26080), 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 with the Deputy Inspector General Group, Norton Air Force Base, from 24 November 1964 to 8 June 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Paul Brierty (AFSN: FR-10135/0-26080), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, FOURTEENTH Air Force, from 1970 to 1972.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) William Paul Brierty (AFSN: FR-10135/0-26080), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Bombardment Squadrons of the FIFTEENTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.