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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as a member of the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., from 13 July 1959 to 31 August 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Backus 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

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1961

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), 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 a member of the Air Force Personnel Council in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., from 1959 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Backus 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 17 (February 23, 1942)

    (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 Major (Air Corps) Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the TENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, in 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, USFET, General Orders No. 157 (May 25, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), United States Army Air Forces, 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 from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Backus and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Middle East, General Orders No. 42 (June 29, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Backus and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 35 (April 24, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Edward Nolen Backus (AFSN: 604-A/0-29600), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the TENTH Air Force, in action during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.