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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Woodrow A. Abbott (ASN: 0-1307490), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Abbott 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    96th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    2d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    March 1, 1945
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 2644 (April 22, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Woodrow A. Abbott (ASN: 0-1307490), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Co- Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber of the 96th bombardment Squadron, 2d Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action, on March 1, 1945. Showing a high order of courage, leadership and professional skill, First Lieutenant Abbott has distinguished himself throughout many long and hazardous combat missions against the enemy despite severe and adverse weather conditions and enemy fire. Displaying great combat spirit and aggressiveness, he has met, engaged and defeated the enemy regardless of the odds and in spite of the fact that at times planes were so severely damaged that only by extraordinary skill and fortitude were crewman able to fight their way through to the objective and aid in the grave damage inflicted upon the enemy. By his heroism, skill and airmanship, as shown throughout his combat career, together with his intense devotion to duty during this period of intense combat operations against the enemy, he has upheld the highest traditions of the Military Service, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    July 9, 1969 – July 2, 1970

    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 Brigadier General Woodrow A. Abbott (ASN: 0-1307490), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, General Abbott distinguished himself as Commander, 307th Strategic Wing, U-Tapao Airfield, Thailand, from 9 July 1969 to 2 July 1970. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Abbott were significantly displayed in the strategic direction of the B-52 bomber and KC-135 tanker force in Southeast Asia operations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Abbott reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1966 – January 19, 1968
    Department of the Air Force, Special Orders No. GB-116 (May 25, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Woodrow A. Abbott (ASN: 0-1307490), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander of the 92d Strategic Aerospace Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, during the period 1 July 1966 to 30 May 1967, and as Commander of that wing for the period 31 May 1967 to 19 January 1968. During this period the exemplary ability, diligence, and devotion to duty of Colonel Abbott were instrumental factors in the resolution of many complex problems of major importance to the Air Force. The superior initiative, outstanding leadership and personal endeavor displayed by Colonel Abbott reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    September 4, 1971 – May 31, 1974

    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 Brigadier General Woodrow A. Abbott (ASN: 0-1307490), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Abbott distinguished himself as Inspector General, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, from 4 September 1971 to 17 February 1973, and as Director of Intelligence and as Inspector General, United States Readiness Command, from 22 February 1973 to 31 May 1974. The astute leadership and dedicated service displayed by General Abbott have resulted in increased effectiveness of the Strategic Air Command’s intercontinental ballistic missile and bomber forces, providing a viable mainstay in the defense effort of this country. His ability to focus intelligence resources on rapidly changing situations has substantially improved the posture of credible reinforcements within the United States Readiness Command. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Abbott culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.