French, Richard E., Lt Col

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Last AFSC
1321Z-Pilot Reconnaissance
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1946-1949, Army National Guard (ARNG)
Service Years
1946 - 1974
Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Cuban Missile Crisis
Lieutenant Colonel

 Last Photo   Personal Details 



Home State
Illinois
Illinois
Year of Birth
1929
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
Chicago
Last Address
Loma Linda California
Date of Passing
Nov 17, 2014
 
Location of Interment
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (VA) - Phoenix, Arizona
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Section F5, Row B, Site 13


 Ribbon Bar


Aviator (Command)


 


 National Guard Awards


 

 Official Badges 

Mishap-Free Flying Hour Award 5,000 Hrs Air Force Retired


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
The National Purple Heart Hall of HonorDistinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS)F-4 Phantom II SocietyRed River Valley Fighter Pilots Association
Post 47Dept of CaliforniaNational Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (VA)
  2014, The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
  2014, Distinguished Flying Cross Society (DFCS) - Assoc. Page
  2014, F-4 Phantom II Society
  2014, Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association
  2014, American Legion, Post 47 (Assistant Commandant) (Livermore, California) - Chap. Page
  2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Dept of California (Deceased Member (Honor Roll)) (Sacramento, California) - Chap. Page
  2014, National Cemetery Administration (NCA), National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (VA) (Phoenix, Arizona)


 Additional Information
Other Comments:

Fighter Pilot F-4 Reconnaissance
Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cuban Missile Crisis

   

 Unit Assignments
Army National Guard (ARNG)
  1946-1949, Army National Guard (ARNG)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1962-1962 Cuban Missile Crisis


Reflections on Lt Col French's US Air Force Service
 
 Reflections On My Service
 
TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH HE/SHE TOOK IN HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE. WHERE DID THEY GO FOR BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE THEY ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS HIS/HER REASON FOR LEAVING?
Oregon Army National Guard
US Air Force
Fighter Pilot
IF HE/SHE PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE YOU FEEL WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO HIM/HER AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY.
Korean War
Vietnam War
Laos Campaign
Cuban Missile Crisis
WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS DO YOU BELIEVE HE/SHE WAS MOST PROUD OF FROM HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE?
Silver Star Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross
OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES HE/SHE RECEIVED, WHICH WERE THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO HIM/HER 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
IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, WHAT PROFESSION(S) DID HE/SHE FOLLOW AFTER DISCHARGE?
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