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William
LeRoy
Mitchell
Jr.
1915

–

1992-06-22

Born:

Ruston

, 

Louisiana

William Mitchell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Bomber Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    November 4, 1951 – May 5, 1952
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 278 (June 6, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel William LeRoy Mitchell, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 49th Fighter Bomber Group, and Director of Operations, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea, from 4 November 1951 to 5 May 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mitchell 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

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William LeRoy Mitchell, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Assistant Chief of Staff for the North American Air Defense Command/Continental Air Defense Command, with headquarters at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mitchell culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William LeRoy Mitchell, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Mitchell and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    49th Fighter Bomber Group

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William LeRoy Mitchell, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 49th Fighter Bomber Group, and Director of Operations, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea. 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.