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 Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Linscott Alden Hall (ASN: 0-20681), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Italy from 25 October 1943 to 1 August 1944. During the critical period of the establishment of anti-aircraft artillery in Italy, Lieutenant Colonel Hall assumed command of the 434th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, which was undergoing conversion to a new type of unit. Training in the new equipment was necessary and urgent, and Lieutenant Colonel Hall applied himself to this task with outstanding ability and enthusiasm. Within a short time his battalion was thoroughly trained and sent into combat where it thereafter served with distinction under his superior leadership. Through his untiring efforts and professional skill Lieutenant Colonel Hall maintained and improved the tactical and technical proficiency of his command, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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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
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Linscott Alden Hall (ASN: 0-20681), 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 from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hall 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps)Batallion:
424th Anti-Aircraft (AW) Artillery BattalionDivision:
1st Armored DivisionAction Date:
May 3, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 52 (June 30, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Linscott Alden Hall (ASN: 0-20681), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 424th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, protecting elements of the 1st Armored Division, on 3 May 1944, in the vicinity of *****, Italy. Colonel Hall, on the night of 3 May 1944, was observing and reporting a concentrated air attack on the Division Command Post area by an estimated fifteen enemy aircraft. One of the first sticks of bombs fell within fifty yards of where Lieutenant Colonel Hall was observing. Throughout the attack which lasted several minutes in which AP and HE bombs caused numerous casualties, Lieutenant Colonel Hall moved about the area directing his anti-aircraft defenses and the removal of casualties, two of whom had been buried under their caved-in dugout. His actions assisted materially in the destruction of six of the fifteen planes by his own and adjacent anti-aircraft units. His services as commander of this battalion in the area was characterized by similar actions on many other occasions. His disregard for his personal welfare, coolness under fire and prompt decisions were an inspiration to all serving under and with him, and are deserving of highest praise.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
August 10, 1966 – April 30, 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 Linscott Alden Hall (ASN: 0-20681), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. General Hall distinguished himself as Chief, Air Force Technical Applications Center, and as Commander, 1035th United States Air Force Field Activities Group, from 10 August 1966 to 30 April 1970. In these important assignments, General Hall’s superior leadership, professional knowledge and initiative resulted in the units under his command reaching new heights in the accomplishment of a scientific mission of vital importance to the national defense effort. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hall culminates 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
December 1, 1961 – July 17, 1964
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB-193 (July 31, 1964)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Brigadier General Linscott Alden Hall (ASN: 0-20681), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director for Processing, Defense Intelligence Agency, from 1961 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hall and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.