 His military decorations include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and French Croix de Guerre.He is a command pilot.He was promoted to the temporary grade of major general effective February 24, 1970, with date of rank on August 10, 1965.