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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 Major General Howard Arnold Craig (ASN: 0-11264), 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 Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Operations, Commitments and Requirements at Headquarters Army Air Force from August 1943 to October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craig and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Howard Arnold Craig (ASN: 0-11264), United States Air Force, was awarded 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 Craig and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 1944 – September 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 104 (November 15, 1945)

    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 Major General Howard Arnold Craig (ASN: 0-11264), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Army, with Operations Division of the War Department General Staff from October 1944 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craig and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.