Edward Giller graduated from Kemper Military School, Missouri, and then obtained a bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois. During World War II he was credited with shooting down three enemy aircraft in 115 combat missions. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Edward
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Giller
1918
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), United States Air Force, 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 Giller 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:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
343d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot and Commander of the 343d Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), 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 Giller 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:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
343d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), 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 while serving as a Fighter Pilot and Commander of the 343d Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps), [then Major]Batallion:
343d Fighter SquadronRegiment:
55th Fighter GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
January 1 – March 7, 1945
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 115 (July 15, 1945)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), [then Major] Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as Commander of the 343d Fighter Squadron, 55th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, from 1 January 1945 to 7 March 1945. During this period of intense air activity, Colonel Giller’s prowess was outstanding to a degree which inspired his fellow flyers to new heights in aerial combat. Under his brilliant leadership, the Squadron contributed to the disruption of the enemy’s supply lines by destroying three-hundred and ten (310) locomotives. To alleviate the constant threat and danger of aerial attack on Allied Ground Forces, Colonel Giller concentrated his efforts against the enemy’s Air Force. As a result, in this short period his Squadron destroyed twenty-six (26) planes in the air and eighty-six (86) on the ground, six (6) of which were credited to him. In establishing this enviable record, Colonel Giller consistently displayed superior airmanship, resourcefulness, and gallantry of the highest order.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
July 1, 1967 – June 30, 1972
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-373 (June 13, 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 Edward B. Giller (ASN: 0-659459), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,. General Giller distinguished himself as Assistant General Manager for Military Application, United States Atomic Energy Commission, from 1 July 1967 to 30 June 1972. During this period, General Giller’s outstanding achievements and his dynamic leadership and initiative permitted the United States to maintain world leadership in nuclear weapon technology, and to stockpile modern, safe and reliable nuclear bombs and warheads, thereby continuing to sustain the credibility of the deterrent forces of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Giller 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.