(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Milton Wylie Arnold, 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 Officer and Commanding General of various units of the EIGHTH Air Force from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Arnold 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Milton Wylie Arnold, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Milton Wylie Arnold, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Milton Wylie Arnold, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Milton Wylie Arnold, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the EIGHTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Silver Star
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
Bombardment DivisionDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
April 9, 1944
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 406 (May 23, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Milton Wylie Arnold (ASN: 0-18465), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Air Commander of a division of B-24 Liberator Bombers of with the EIGHTH Air Force, during a bombardment mission over Germany on 9 April 1944. Having prepared his B-24 division’s part in a bombing operation over Tutow, Germany, site of Focke-Wulfe assembly plants, Colonel Arnold asked for and received permission to lead the formation. To reach altitude and cross the North Sea, he had to maneuver the formation through no less than seven layers of cloud with the ever-present danger of collision and heavy icing. On reaching the enemy coast, Colonel Arnold made a 360-degree turn in order to enable any stragglers to join the formation and then without fighter escort continued on deep into Germany where he underwent savage attacks by a large force of enemy fighters. He led his units over the primary target and bombed it successfully. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Arnold, 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.