The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) to Brigadier General Charles Franklin Born (ASN: 0-17143), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Air Operations Officer on the Staff of Commandant, Naval Operating Base, Trinidad, B.W.I., during the period 2 July 1942 to 1 July 1943. During the period 2 July 1942 to 1 July 1943, as Air Operations Officer on the Staff of Commandant, N.O.B., Trinidad, B.W.I. General Born contributed in a major degree to the successful employment of the combined Army and Navy aircraft engaged in anti-submarine warfare in the Trinidad Sector of the Caribbean Sea Frontier; prepared and supervised the execution of operational plans during belligerent operations; contributed notably to the development of tactics and technique employed in combating the submarine menace; supervised and contributed valuable aid in coordinating air and surface forces engaged in the protection of shipping in the Caribbean and South Atlantic.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Franklin Born (ASN: 0-17143), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Deputy Commanding General, FIFTEENTH Air Force, 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 Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
1943 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Franklin Born (ASN: 0-17143), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Training (A-3), and Deputy Commanding General, FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Born 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
November 1, 1943 – March 7, 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 42 (May 24, 1945)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 Charles Franklin Born (ASN: 0-17143), 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Training (A-3), and Deputy Commanding General, FIFTEENTH Air Force, from 1 November 1943 to 7 March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Born 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Trinidad Detachment, 6th Fighter Command, Antilles Air Task ForceAction Date:
1942 – 1943
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Charles Franklin Born (ASN: 0-17143), United States Army Air Forces, 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 Trinidad Detachment, 6th Fighter Command, Antilles Air Task Force, from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Born and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.