The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Benjamin Franklin Giles (ASN: 0-8211), United States 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 North Atlantic Division, Air Transport Command, during the period June 1943 through October 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Giles and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest 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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Benjamin Franklin Giles (ASN: 0-8211), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, IX Troop Carrier Command and, later, Commanding General U.S. Army Forces, Africa-Middle East Theater during the period from February 1944 through December 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Giles reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.