Colonel (Air Corps) Lewis R. Parker (ASN: 0-17483), United States Army Air Forces, captured by German forces after he was shot down over enemy-occupied territory on 6 March 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Lewis R. Parker (ASN: 0-17483), 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 Parker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 55 (1959)(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 Major General Lewis R. Parker (ASN: 0-17483/438A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Parker culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.