Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Edmund W. Hill (ASN: 0-6770), 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hill and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1946
    War Department General Orders No. 7 (1946), amended by Department of the Army General Orders No. 69 (October 14, 1948)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edmund W. Hill (ASN: 0-6770), 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, culminating as Commanding General of the U.S. Air Forces in Russia in 1945 and also coordinator of the Inter-American Defense Board, until 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill 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 Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General [then Colonel]

    Action Date:

    December 1941 – June 1942
    War Department, General Orders No. 14 (January 30, 1947)

    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 Major General [then Colonel] Edmund Walton Hill (ASN: 0-6770), 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 U.S. Air Forces in North Ireland, from December 1941 to June 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hill and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.