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William
Harvey
Wise
1909-05-06

–

1998-09-08

Born:

Pontiac

, 

Illinois

Home:

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

William Wise graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    North America Defense Command

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William Harvey Wise, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the North America Defense Command from 1961 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wise 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    37th Air Division

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Harvey Wise, 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 as Commander, 37th Air Division, from 1955 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wise and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    32d Air Division

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1961
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Harvey Wise, 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 Commander, 32d Air Division, from 1959 to 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wise and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.