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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Edwin Pursley, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1966 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pursley and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    8th Bomb Squadron

    Regiment:

    3d Bomb Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Robert Edwin Pursley, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in the 8th Bomb Squadron, 3d Bomb Wing, in Korea, in 1952. 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Edwin Pursley, United States Air Force, was awarded 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 Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1966 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pursley and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert Edwin Pursley, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1966 to 1972. The distinctive accomplishments of General Pursley reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Robert Edwin Pursley, 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, culminating as Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and FIFTH Air Force, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pursley culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.