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Jammie
Mendal
Philpott
1919

–

1999-01-19

Born:

Ashland

, 

Oklahoma

Home:

Oklahoma City

, 

Oklahoma

Jammie Philpott graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    95th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jammie Mendal Philpott (ASN: 0-26027), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 95th 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    95th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Jammie Mendal Philpott (ASN: 0-26027), 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 with the 95th 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force Europe

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jammie Mendal Philpott (ASN: 0-26027), 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 Vice Commander, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force Europe, from 1972 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Philpott 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.