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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Lawrence Joseph Carr (ASN: 0-12764), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 7th Bomber Command, SEVENTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carr and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    7th Bomber Command

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 1944 – September 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 28 (March 28, 1946)

    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 Lawrence Joseph Carr (ASN: 0-12764), 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, 7th Bomber Command, SEVENTH Air Force, from December 1944 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Carr and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    7th Bomber Command

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Lawrence Joseph Carr (ASN: 0-12764), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 7th Bomber Command, SEVENTH 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.