(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), 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 while serving as Vice Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Craigie 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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Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Far East Air ForcesAction Date:
1950 – 1951
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 87 (December 27, 1950)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Vice Commanding General Far East Air Forces from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craigie 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 70 (November 2, 1951)(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 Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Craigie 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), 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 Commander, Allied Air, Corsica, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Craigie 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Far East Air ForcesAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 135 (December 14, 1950)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Vice Commanding General for Administration and Planes, FAR EAST Air Forces, in Korea, in 1950. General Craigie participated in bombing missions over enemy territory during which he was subjected to attack by enemy aircraft and ground fire. 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, his unit, and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Far East Air ForcesAction Date:
Korean War
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Laurence Carbee Craigie (AFSN: 61A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Vice Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. 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.