(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Fred J. Ascani (ASN: 0-23718), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 816th Bombardment Squadron, FIFTEENTH 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 on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Batallion:
816th Bombardment SquadronDivision:
15th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Fred J. Ascani (ASN: 0-23718), 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 as Commanding Officer, 816th Bombardment Squadron, FIFTEENTH 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 on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
System Engineer GroupAction Date:
1962 – 1965
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Fred J. Ascani (ASN: 0-23718), 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 with the System Engineer Group, from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ascani 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
1965 – 1967
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Fred J. Ascani (ASN: 0-23718), 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 as Vice Commander, FIFTH Air Force, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ascani 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Weapons Systems Evaluation GroupAction Date:
1970 – 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fred J. Ascani (ASN: 0-23718), United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Senior Air Force Member, Weapons Systems Evaluation Group, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ascani 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.