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 Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself as the Commander of a Joint United States Task Force from 8 August 1970 to 21 November 1970. During this period, General Manor commanded the humanitarian force whose mission was to search for and rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war deep within the territory. of North Vietnam. He conceived a brilliant tactical plan, carefully selected and helped train the volunteers with the necessary expertise to carry it out. Over a period of three months, he repeatedly simulated each phase of the operation, thereby insuring its faultless execution. General Manor’s brilliant talents of command and supervision resulted in a superbly trained joint task force. The mission was daring in concept and bold in execution. General Manor directed the operation from his command post with the highest degree of professionalism. Despite great hazard, the operation was conducted without the loss of a single American life. The singular efforts and outstanding achievement of General Manor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Air Force and reflect great 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions 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)Regiment:
358th Fighter GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, 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 P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
First Lieutenant (Air Corps)Regiment:
358th Fighter GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe 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: Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, 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 Manor 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:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 1, 1971 – January 31, 1973
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 Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself as Deputy Director for Operations (Counterinsurgency and Special Activities), Operations Directorate, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 February 1971 to 31 January 1973. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Manor were significantly displayed in the results achieved and the direction and supervision of vital counterinsurgency and special operations conducted under unique and unprecedented circumstances in Southeast Asia, including highly classified programs of great sensitivity and utmost concern to our national authorities. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor 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:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 14, 1973 – October 31, 1976
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself while assigned to Headquarters T HIRTEENTH Air Force, Clark Air Base, Philippine Islands as Vice Commander and Commander, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 14 February 1973 to 31 October 1976. General Manor consistently demonstrated the highest level of managerial expertise, military leadership, and personal innovation by superbly accomplishing the most demanding tasks ever levied upon THRITEENTH Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor reflect highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, 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 Manor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.