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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to General Benjamin Wiley Chidlaw (ASN: 0-14936/23A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander in Chief Continental Air Defense Command from 1954 to 1955. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chidlaw 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1939 – 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Benjamin Wiley Chidlaw (ASN: 0-14936/23A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for as Chief of the Material Division, Office of the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff for Material, Headquarters US Army Air Forces, from 1939 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chidlaw and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    September 1 – December 16, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 20 (March 29, 1945)

    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 Benjamin Wiley Chidlaw (ASN: 0-14936/23A), 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 Commanding General 22th Tactical Air Command, in Italy from 1 September 1944 to 16 December 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chidlaw his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.