Rollen Anthis was commissioned in the Army Air Corps in 1939. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Rollen
Henry “Buck”
Anthis
1915
–
August 19, 1995
Born:
Navina
,
Oklahoma
Home:
El Reno
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rollen Henry “Buck” Anthis, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Air Force Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anthis 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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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rollen Henry “Buck” Anthis, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anthis 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rollen Henry “Buck” Anthis, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anthis 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rollen Henry “Buck” Anthis, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anthis 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. GB-139 (1964)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Rollen Henry “Buck” Anthis, United States Air Force, was awarded Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the 2d Advanced Echelon, subsequently the 2d Air Division, and Chief of Air Force Section to the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Republic of Vietnam, from 1961 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Anthis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.