The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the 13th Bomber Command; and Deputy Chief of Staff of the THIRTEENTH Air Force from June 1944 to August 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brandt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
July 22, 1957 – November 15, 1960
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-14 (February 14, 1961)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Vice Commander of Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas; and subsequently as Assistant to the Commander, from 22 June 1957 to 15 November 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Brandt culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions 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:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
War Department, General Orders No. 57 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), 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 Brandt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Brandt 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Carl Amandus Brandt (ASN: 0-18171/A), 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 Brandt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.