The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James E. Dalton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Deputy Director, Plans and Policy Directorate, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from June 1977 through June 1980. The dedication and extraordinary skill he exhibited throughout his tenure–a period marked by extreme international turbulence and great stress on the Armed Forces of the United States–were exemplary. His devotion to the organization and commitment to excellence were a source of inspiration to all who served with him. Major General Dalton’s distinctive accomplishments reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
MajorBatallion:
817th Tactical Airlift SquadronRegiment:
374th Tactical Airlift WingAction Date:
1968
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major James E. Dalton, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a C-130 airplane, 817th Tactical Airlift Squadron, 375th Tactical Airlift Wing, in action in Southeast Asia in 1968. 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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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General James E. Dalton, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, from July 1983 to June 1985. Under General Dalton’s purview, important advances were made in every aspect of Allied Command Europe’s military preparedness. His superb direction and flawless leadership enhanced significantly the Allied military forces’ peacetime capability. Through his tireless dedication and insightful appreciation for political-military aspects of international cooperation, he was successful in obtaining Alliance recognition of and support for military programs necessary fore the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s common defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Dalton culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James E. Dalton, 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 as Commander, 39th Aerospance Rescue and Recovery Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, Florida, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dalton 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James E. Dalton, 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 as Commander, Air Reserve Personnel Center, Denver, Colorado, from 1975 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dalton and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.