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(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 General William Fulton McKee (ASN: 0-17661/467A), 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 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1962 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McKee 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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    November 1943 – October 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 124 (December 27, 1945)

    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 William Fulton McKee (ASN: 0-17661/467A), 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 Deputy Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Operations, Commitments and Requirements, from November 1943 to October 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McKee and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1947 – 1953
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 27 (1953)

    (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 William Fulton McKee (ASN: 0-17661/467A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1953. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General McKee and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.