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William Brady graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Air Force Space Systems Division

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Diebold Brady (ASN: 0-25694), 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 with Air Force Space Systems Division, from 1961 to 1966.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    495th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    344th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Diebold Brady (ASN: 0-25694), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 495th Bombardment Squadron, 344th Bombardment Group, 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.