William A. Burton
Pacific Air Forces
7th Air Force
Military Assistance Command – Vietnam
12th Combat Support Group
USAF Vietnam veteran (MACV) received an award which was not annotated on his discharge and was eligible for additional campaign stars on his unit awards. His unit was researched and his discharge was updated with appropriate campaign stars and the missing award.
Burton served a total of 20 years primarily as a C-130 Loadmaster. His awards and decorations include:
Chief Enlisted Aircrew Wings
Meritorious Service Medal
AF Commendation Medal
AF Achievement Medal
AF Outstanding Unit Award w/4 OLC
Combat Readiness w/2 OLC
AF Good Conduct Medal w/1 Silver OLC
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal w/4 campaign stars
AF Overseas-Short Tour Ribbon
AF Overseas-Long Tour Ribbon
AF Longevity Service Award w/4 OLC
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon w/1 OLC
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
AF Training Ribbon
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Cameron, N. Carolina (2012)
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