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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 Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General George William Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Director of Reconnaissance for the Allied Forces Central Europe from 1951 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Goddard culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George W. Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Goddard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1939 – April 17, 1943
    War Department, General Orders No. 68 (August 18, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps) George W. Goddard (AFSN: AO-11514), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 July 1939 to 17 April 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Goddard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.