(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Timothy Ignatius Ahern (ASN: 0-824068), United States Air Force, was awarded 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, culminating as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ahern 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
September 16, 1968 – January 31, 1973
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 Brigadier General Timothy Ignatius Ahern, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while assigned as Chief, Defense Division, Deputy Director for Strategic Forces, Directorate of Operational Requirements and Development Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development, Headquarters United States Air Force, from 16 September 1968 through 31 January 1973. In this important assignment the leadership, exemplary foresight, and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by General Ahern resulted in significant contributions to the effectiveness and success of the Aerospace Defense Forces and programs for their modernization. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ahern reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps)Division:
Prisoner of War (Germany)Action Date:
August 9, 1944 – April 1945
NARA Database: Records of World War II Prisoners of War, created, 1942 – 34912Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Timothy Ignatius Ahern (ASN: 0-824068), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces after his B-17 bomber was shot down over enemy-occupied territory on 9 August 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control in April 1945.