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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Richard Tide Coiner, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 397th Bombardment Group, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Tide Coiner, Jr., 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, culminating as Commander of the NINTH Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, from 1961 to 1963; and subsequently as Director of Transportation (Deputy Chief of Staff, Systems and Logistics, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1963 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Coiner culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.