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Robert
Victor
Ignico
1895

–

November 15, 1982

Born:

Boston

, 

Massachusetts

Robert Ignico enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 1917, but in September transferred to the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps reserve. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II and retired in 1952 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 18 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Victor Ignico, United States Army Air Forces, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ignico and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 136 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert Victor Ignico, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ignico and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.