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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Edward Coira, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 as Vice Commander, FIFTH Air Force, from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Coira 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Edward Coira, 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 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Coira and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Louis Edward Coira, 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 Coira and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1964

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Louis Edward Coira, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commander and subsequently as Commander of the U.S. Air Force Security Service, from 1962 to 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Coira and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.