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 Gerald Clark Brant, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Newfoundland Base Command, St. Johns, Newfoundland, from October 1941 to January 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brant and his dedicated contributions 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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Legion of Merit
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
January 1943 – June 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Gerald Clark Brant, 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 Commanding General, Gulf Coast Army Air Forces Training Center, Randolph Field, Texas, and subsequently the Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command from January 1943 to June 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brant 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.