The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Colonel Frank H. Lamson-Scribner (MCSN: 0-3852), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of a Marine Aircraft Wing and of the tactical command under the jurisdiction of the Wing Commander between 4 October 1943 and 1 April 1945. Through his high professional attainments and intense application to his duties, he gave valuable assistance to his commander in the administrative work of the Wing and in directing shore-based aerial operations against the Japanese in the Central Pacific Area. Although subjected to enemy bombing attacks and working under trying combat field conditions, he aided in the neutralization of by-passed, enemy-held bases, provided air coverage for the Fleet, furnished air transport support for forces which were in combat in the forward areas, and helped open and safeguard communication lines across the Pacific Ocean. He displayed great leadership and expert knowledge of aerial warfare. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
First LieutenantBatallion:
Aircraft SquadronsRegiment:
2d Marine Brigade (Nicaragua)Action Date:
November 18, 1927 – January 17, 1929
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Frank H. Lamson-Scribner (MCSN: 0-3852), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an airplane pilot attached to the Aircraft Squadrons, Second Brigade, United States Marine Corps, operating in the Republic of Nicaragua on 14 January 1928, during an attack against a strong force of bandits under the command of General Sandino, occupying a prepared position on Chipote Mountain. The force of which First Lieutenant Lamson-Scribner was a pilot attacked the position and persisted in the attack in the face of heavy rifle and machine gun fire until the bandits were put to flight after suffering from the effects of the well directed aircraft fire. The defeat of this force was of great importance to the successful accomplishment of the mission of our forces as it resulted in many of the bandits fleeing across the frontier to Honduras and many others deserting their leader, so that thereafter no such large concentrations were ever again encountered. During his service with the Aircraft Squadrons, extending from 18 November 1927 to 17 January 1929, First Lieutenant Lamson-Scribner performed 766 hours of flying time over heavily wooded and mountainous country and made many contacts with bandit forces in all of which he displayed a high order of skill, courage and devotion to duty.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
September 30, 1951 – August 31, 1952
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 628 (December 15, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Air Force Award) to Brigadier General Frank H. Lamson-Scribner (MCSN: 0-3852), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Air Defense Commander and Assistant Commander of the First Marine Air Wing in Korea, from 30 September 1951 to 31 August 1952. Assisting in the direction of combat activities of Marine attack aircraft engaged in interdiction and ground support missions, General Lamson-Scribner maintained the combat effectiveness of the wing at maximum level. His extensive technical knowledge and broad experience in combat operations were of inestimable value in the successful prosecution of the Korean conflict. The performance records set by Marine flyers in carrying the war to the enemy in Korea were in keeping with the long and valorous traditions of this great arm of the service. General Lamson-Scribner instituted and maintained a rigorous and exacting training program for new fighter-bomber pilots in the theater, thereby insuring a greater striking force against the enemy. General Lamson-Scribner maintained close liaison on staff planning and operational technique with the United States Army, Air Force and Navy, and integrated the tactical power of the wing into the overall United Nations aerial offensive. General Lamson-Scribner contributed materially to the high degree of operational efficiency maintained by the wing against the enemy. Through his exemplary conduct, superior executive abilities and outstanding devotion to duty, General Lamson-Scribner reflected great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Air Force.