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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General George Ferrow Smith (AFSN: 380A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander of the Central Air Materiel Area, Europe, Air Materiel Force, Air Materiel Command, European Area with station at Chateauroux, France, from 1956 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Smith 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Wright Field

    Action Date:

    1947 – 1949
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Ferrow Smith (AFSN: 380A), United States Air Force, 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 Chief of the Aircraft Projects Section at Wright Field, from 1947 to 1949. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Wright Field

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1949
    Headquarters, Army Air Forces, General Orders No. 7 (February 26, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps) George Ferrow Smith (AFSN: 380A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from December 1941 to March 1944 and from May 1945 to May 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.