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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 the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Kenneth Paul Bergquist, 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 Commander of the Air Force Communications Service which provides adequate, reliable and secure communications, flight facilities and air traffic control service to the U.S. Air Force and other government or civil agencies from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Bergquist culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Army Air Forces

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Kenneth Paul Bergquist, 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 with Headquarters, Army Air Forces, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Bergquist and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Fighter Command

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Kenneth Paul Bergquist, 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 with the 7th Fighter Command, SEVENTH Air Force, in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Bergquist and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1961 – 1962
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Kenneth Paul Bergquist, 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 from 1961 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bergquist and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.