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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Dyke F. Meyer (AFSN: AO-18011/0-18011), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Meyer, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1944 – May 1, 1945
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 57 (August 22, 1950)

    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 Colonel Dyke F. Meyer (AFSN: AO-18011), United States Air Force [then Army Air Forces], for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the 85th Fighter Wing in the European Theater of Operations, from 15 September 1944 to 1 May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Meyer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. [This award supersedes the award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Meyer, for services from 15 September 1944 to 1 May 1945, as published in General Orders 198, Headquarters United States Forces, European Theater, 21 August 1945.