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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 Cullen Albert Brannon, Jr. (AFSN: FR-10146/0-26114), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Air Force Advisory Group, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 11 June 1965 to 10 June 1966.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    81st Fighter Group

    Division:

    China-Burma-India Theater

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Cullen Albert Brannon, Jr. (AFSN: FR-10146/0-26114), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 81st Fighter Group in the China-Burma-India Theater 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:

    Colonel

    Division:

    North American Air Defense (NORAD) Region

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Cullen Albert Brannon, Jr. (AFSN: FR-10146/0-26114), 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, North American Air Defense (NORAD) Region, from 1969 to 1971.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    48th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Cullen Albert Brannon, Jr. (AFSN: FR-10146/0-26114), 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 Commanding Officer, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing, from 1966 to 1969.