(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Moats reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
August 20, 1973 – August 31, 1975
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 to Lieutenant General Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Moats distinguished himself as Commander, SIXTH Allied Tactical Air Forces, Izmir, Turkey, from 20 August 1973 to 31 August 1975. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Moats were significantly displayed in the direction of the Allied Tactical Air Forces in Turkey and Greece. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Moats reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Republic of China, in Taipei from March 1963 – July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Moats and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country 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:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
487th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
352d Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
487th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
352d Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
January 1, 1945
Headquarters, U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 34 (April 10, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 1 January 1945, while leading an element in a twelve ship fighter squadron taking off on a patrol over Belgium. On this date, as he became airborne, Lieutenant Moats observed fifteen hostile fighters with an additional fifteen as top cover coming in to strafe the field. Unhesitatingly, Lieutenant Moats attacked and in the furious combat that ensued over a wide spread area where he was subjected alternately to friendly and enemy flak, he destroyed four enemy aircraft. Returning with his plane damaged by flak and entirely without ammunition, Lieutenant Moats continued to fly around the airfield simulating aggressive attacks on hostile aircraft until all enemy planes had been dispersed. The extraordinary heroism and determination to destroy the enemy displayed by Lieutenant Moats on this occasion are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Batallion:
487th Fighter SquadronRegiment:
352d Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352d Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
September 15, 1970 – November 1, 1972
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Sanford Kenneth Moats (ASN: 0-698996), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Moats distinguished himself as Chief, Joint United States Military Group-Military Assistance Advisory Group Spain, from 15 September 1970 to 1 November 1972. During this period, General Moats was most instrumental in the successful and effective implementation of the 1970 Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation between the Governments of Spain and the United States, which provides the United States with vital military bases and training areas in this strategic area. By his devotion to duty, General Moats rendered valuable and distinguished service to the Government of the United States. General Moats contributed greatly to the strengthening of bonds of mutual understanding and respect between the representatives of the military establishments of Spain and the United States. He maintained excellent rapport at all levels with officials of the Government of Spain. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Moats reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.