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 Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), 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 of the Alaskan Department from June 1944 to April 1946. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Emmons reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Hawaiian DepartmentAction Date:
December 17, 1941 – June 1943
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. As Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department from 17 December 1941 to June 1943, Lieutenant General Emmons commanded the Military Forces of the U.S. in the Central Pacific. In his period of command he quickly erected a strong defense of the Hawaiian Area, releasing thereby the U.S. Pacific Fleet for early aggressive action against the enemy; he prepared troops with thoroughness for combat in the South Pacific where they subsequently demonstrated their fighting ability; he administered a territory containing enemy, alien, and American peoples with wisdom, firmness and tact. His leadership, devotion to duty, and ability both as a military officer and as an administrator contributed in a high degree to the successful prosecution of the war in the Pacific Ocean. His entire conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military and the United States Naval Service.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Hawaiian DepartmentAction Date:
December 7, 1941 – 1943
War Department, General Orders No. 28 (June 5, 1943)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 Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, as Commanding General, Hawaiian Department, in command of all United States Army Forces in the Central Pacific Area and as Military Governor of the Territory of Hawaii. General Emmons assumed command of this country’s most vital Pacific outpost, the Hawaiian Islands, during the period immediately following the attack by the Japanese on 7 December 1941. The period of his command was marked by the highly efficient organization of the military defenses of the Central Pacific area and by the practical development of the principle of unity of command in conjunction with the Pacific Fleet, resulting in signal success in combined Army and Navy action during the Battle of Midway. Under his military governorship the civilian life of the Territory was closely integrated into the total war effort. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Emmons 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Hawaiian DepartmentAction Date:
1942
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department in 1943. 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Armed Forces Staff CollegeAction Date:
1946 – 1948
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 51 (July 20, 1948)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commandant of Armed Forces Staff College from 1946 to 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Emmons 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:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
Alaskan DepartmentAction Date:
1944 – 1946
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the Alaskan Department from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Emmons and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.