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Last Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
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Last Primary AFSC/MOS
1321Z-Pilot Reconnaissance
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Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
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Primary Unit
1949-1950, 00X, Officer Candidate School (OCS)
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Service Years
1946 - 1974
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Cold War Certificate
Cuban Missile Crisis
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Personal Details
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2014, American Legion, Post 47 (Assistant Commandant) (Livermore, California)
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2014, The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
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2014, Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) [Verified]
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2014, F-4 Phantom II Society
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2014, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association
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2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Dept of California (Deceased Member (Honor Roll)) (Sacramento, California)
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Last Known Activity
Not Specified
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Other Comments:
Fighter Pilot F-4 Reconnaissance
Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cuban Missile Crisis
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2014, American Legion, Post 47 (Assistant Commandant) (Livermore, California)
- Chap. Page
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2014, The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
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2014, Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) [Verified]
- Assoc. Page
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2014, F-4 Phantom II Society
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2014, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association
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2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Dept of California (Deceased Member (Honor Roll)) (Sacramento, California)
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Reflections on Lt Col French's
US Air Force Service
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
Oregon Army National Guard
US Air Force
Fighter Pilot
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
Korean War
Vietnam War
Laos Campaign
Cuban Missile Crisis
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF FROM YOUR MILITARY CAREER?
Silver Star Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
Command Pilot Badge Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Silver Star Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal
Purple Heart Medal W/ 2nd Award
World War Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal W/ 2nd Award
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/ 60 Device
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
UN Service Medal W/ Korea Clasp
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
US Air Force Retired Now Deceased
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