Edward Gallant was commissioned in 1928. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1960 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Edward
Bond
Gallant
1906
–
September 7, 2002
Born:
Worcester
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Bond Gallant, 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 Gallant 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (General Staff Corps)Action Date:
World War II
War Department General Orders No. 97 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (General Staff Corps) Edward Bond Gallant, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1942 to 1945 during which time he was detailed to many special projects, including duties in England, North Africa and Sicily in connection with combat activities and as a member at the Cairo Conference. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gallant and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.