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 Charles Bertody Stone, III (ASN: 0-16862), 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 Chief of Staff, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China-Burma-India Theater, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Stone 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
Headquarters Army Air ForcesDivision:
China-Burma-India TheaterAction Date:
1943 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Bertody Stone, III (ASN: 0-16862), 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 Chief of Staff, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China-Burma-India Theater, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 40 (July 10, 1957)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Charles Bertody Stone, III (ASN: 0-16862/66A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1955 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Stone culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
Headquarters Army Air ForcesDivision:
China-Burma-India TheaterAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Bertody Stone, III (ASN: 0-16862), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Chief of Staff, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China-Burma-India Theater, 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:
Major GeneralDivision:
14th Air ForceAction Date:
1945 – 1946
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Bertody Stone, III (ASN: 0-16862), 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 Commanding General, FOURTEENTH Air Force, from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stone and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.