(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), 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 Commanding General Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center, from 1941 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Harmon 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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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
13th Air ForceAction Date:
November 28, 1943 – June 6, 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 57 (July 20, 1944)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 Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), 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, THIRTEENTH Air Force from 28 November 1943 to 6 June 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Harmon 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 48 (August 14, 1956)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1954 to 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Harmon 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 Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
13th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), 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 THIRTEENTH Air Force, during World War II. 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 Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
June 1944 – February 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), 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 Personnel Distribution Command, from June 1944 to February 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Harmon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.