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Robert Boyd retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1943 – September 1944

    War Department, General Orders No. 90 (December 8, 1944)

    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 Robert Boyd Williams (ASN: 0-15114), 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, 1st Bombardment Division, during the period from August 1943 through September 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Williams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.