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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Louis Locke Wilson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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, culminating as Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Force, from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Louis Locke Wilson, 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 as Staff Officer, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1964 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson 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:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Europe

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Louis Locke Wilson, 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 as Vice Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Air Force Europe, from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Louis Locke Wilson, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot with the 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Locke Wilson, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Inspector General, U.S. Air Force, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Space and Missile Test Center

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Locke Wilson, Jr., 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, Space and Missile Test Center, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.