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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Edward Peck Curtis (ASN: 0-146277), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe in 1944, for his role in the development and expansion of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Curtis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Service)

    Batallion:

    95th Aero Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Pursuit Group

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 14, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Service) Edward Peck Curtis (ASN: 0-146277), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as a Pilot with the 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Woel, France, 14 September 1918, while leading a patrol.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Service

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Service)

    Batallion:

    95th Aero Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Pursuit Group

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 138 (1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Service) Edward Peck Curtis (ASN: 0-146277), United States Army Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, U.S. Army Air Service, A.E.F., in the region of Stenay, France, 27 September 1918. Lieutenant Curtis volunteered to perform a reconnaissance patrol of particular danger and importance 30 kilometers within the enemy’s territory. He made the entire journey through a heavy anti-aircraft and machine-gun fire, and flew at an extremely low altitude to secure the desired information.