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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 9th Air Force Service Command, General Orders No. 171 (October 22, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Corporal Stanley J. Acela (ASN: 32290364), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the NINTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations, during World War II. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Corporal Acela, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.