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 Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States while Commanding the Army Air Forces Western Training Flying Command, from April 1944 to April 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kincaid 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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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
World War II
War Department General Orders No. 45 (1944) and No. 21 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, 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 while Commanding the Army Air Forces Western Training Flying Command, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kincaid 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 Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
84th Fighter WingDivision:
9th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Alvan Cleveland Kincaid, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 84th Fighter Wing, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Kincaid, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.