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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) David Arthur Burchinal, 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 as A-3, TWENTIETH Air Force during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Burchinal and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    313th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 20th Air Force, General Orders No. 58 (September 9, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) David Arthur Burchinal, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 313th Bombardment Wing, TWENTIETH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Arthur Burchinal, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command, from 1966 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Burchinal culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David Arthur Burchinal, 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 Burchinal and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    313th Bombardment Wing

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) David Arthur Burchinal, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 313th Bombardment Wing, TWENTIETH Air Force 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1964
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB49 (1964)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General David Arthur Burchinal, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1962 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Burchinal and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.