Robert Condon enlisted in the Army as a private and served with the 35th Division in France during World War I, achieving the rank of sergeant and ultimately was commissioned in 1918 as a second Lieutenant. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he retired in 1946 as an Army Air Forces Colonel. Recalled to duty in 1951, he served three more years of active duty and retired as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Robert
E.
Condon
1896
–
Born:
Wilbarger County
,
Texas
Home:
Amarillo
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Robert E. Condon, 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 Condon 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Robert E. Condon, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Combat Intelligence Officer of the 98th Bombardment Group in the Middle East and Mediterranean Theaters of Operation during World War II. 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.