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Gilbert
L.
Meyers
DNB (1966)

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After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Gilbert Meyers transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He died in 1966 while serving as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    368th Fighter Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Gilbert L. Meyers (AFSN: 1958A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 368th Fighter Group, in action over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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 Force of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1964
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB129 (1965)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Gilbert L. Meyers (AFSN: 1958A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, U.S. Air Force Tactical Warfare Center, Elgin Air Force Base, Florida, from 1964 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Meyers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 8 (March 12, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Gilbert L. Meyers (AFSN: 1958A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy for Operations, FIFTH Air Force in Japan and Korea from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Meyers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.