(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Robert Hollis Strauss, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 312th Bombardment Group, FIFTH Air Force, from 1942 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Strauss and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
801st Air DivisionDivision:
Strategic Air CommandAction Date:
1963 – 1965
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Hollis Strauss, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 801st Air Division, Strategic Air Command, from 1963 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Strauss 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelRegiment:
384th Bombardment WingAction Date:
1957 – 1958
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert Hollis Strauss, 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 as Commander, 384th Bombardment Wing, from 1957 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Strauss and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
312th Bombardment GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Robert Hollis Strauss, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 312th Bombardment Group, FIFTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
312th Bombardment GroupDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Robert Hollis Strauss, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 312th Bombardment Group, FIFTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.