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Carl
William
Stapleton
1917

–

1989-06-12

Born:

Knoxville

, 

Tennessee

Home:

Albuquerque

, 

New Mexico

Carl Stapleton graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Security Service

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Carl William Stapleton (ASN: 0-24740), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, U.S. Air Force Security Service, from 1969 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stapleton 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    364th Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Carl William Stapleton (ASN: 0-24740), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Fighter Squadron of the 364th Fighter Group, EIGHTH 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    364th Fighter Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Carl William Stapleton (ASN: 0-24740), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Fighter Squadron of the 364th Fighter Group, EIGHTH 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Pacific Security Region

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carl William Stapleton (ASN: 0-24740), 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 Commanding General, Pacific Security Region, from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stapleton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.