(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Francis Clare Gideon (ASN: 0-23034), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Commander, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gideon 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Francis Clare Gideon (ASN: 0-23034), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Director of the Defense Supply Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gideon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Francis Clare Gideon (ASN: 0-23034), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gideon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.