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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Orval Ray Cook (ASN: 0-14951/36A), 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 Commander-in-Chief the U.S. European Command, from 1 April 1954 to 31 May 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cook 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Orval Ray Cook (ASN: 0-14951/36A), 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 in 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cook 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:

    December 1941 – June 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 92 (October 25, 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 Orval Ray Cook (ASN: 0-14951/36A), 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 Chief of the Engineering Section of the Production Division; as District Supervisor of the Eastern Procurement District at New York City, and subsequently as Chief of the Production Division, Wright Field, from December 1941 to June 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cook and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.