The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane and Commanding Officer of the 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), SEVENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations, on 13 February 1943. On that date, Colonel Evans was in command of a flight of four bombers that sank a large Japanese cargo vessel. Just as the ship began to list, 45 Japanese Zeros zoomed in to attack the American bombers in a battle that lasted for 50 minutes, across 150 miles through shifting screens of enemy fighters. Colonel Everest and his pilots held formation and returned safely to home base. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Everest, 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.
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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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 40 (July 10, 1957)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Army Design) to General Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during the period from 1953 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Everest 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
1951 – 1952
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 23 (June 2, 1952)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Lieutenant General Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea, from 1951 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Everest 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralDivision:
Tactical Air CommandAction Date:
August 1, 1959 – September 30, 1961
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-110 (October 31, 1961)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 (Army Design) to General Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period 1 August 1959 through 30 September 1961, while assigned as Commander, Tactical Air Command. Through his brilliant leadership in association with other tactical air commanders, General Everest effected a unified and fully-coordinated position concerning tactical air power both in satisfying immediate demands and in anticipating future requirements. This combined direction incorporated the needs of all tactical Air Force commands for economically feasible manned aircraft, mobile quick-reacting tactical ballistic missiles and modern transport aircraft thus insuring the continued ability of our Nation to meet its far flung treaty obligations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Everest 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding General, FIFTH Air Force, in Korea. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1945 – 1946
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Frank Fort Everest (AFSN: 366A), 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 from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Everest and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.