(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 Brigadier General Robert Falligant Travis (ASN: 0-17187), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 41st Bombardment Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1943. Brigadier General Travis distinguished himself while leading a flight of B-17 Flying Forces Bombers to bomb an important target in Germany, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Travis, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Robert Falligant Travis (ASN: 0-17187), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 41st Bombardment Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Travis, 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.

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 Silver Star to Brigadier General Robert Falligant Travis (ASN: 0-17187), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 41st Bombardment Wing, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on 11 January 1944. Brigadier General Travis elected to lead a heavy bombardment division of Flying Fortress Bombers on a mission over Germany, from the co-pilot’s seat of the leading aircraft of the formation. As the bombers crossed the German border, a large force of enemy fighters attacked with a viciousness that made it obvious that they intended, at all costs, to destroy the leading elements of the formation. In spite of these relentless attacks, Brigadier General Travis maintained perfect air discipline and maneuvered the formation over the assigned target. A crippling blow was dealt to one of the enemy’s most important units of war production. The outstanding success achieved was attributable to his tenacity of purpose and brilliant leadership, and his gallantry was an inspiration to all members of his command. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Travis, 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.