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 George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), 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 Commander of the 55th Bombardment Wing in the North Africa Theater of Operations from March 1944 to May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Acheson 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Robert Acheson (ASN: 0-17021), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Middletown Air Material Area, Air Material Command, Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania, from 1956 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Acheson 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.