(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ray M. Cole, 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 Commander, TWENTY-FIRST Air Force (MAC), McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey; and subsequently as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cole 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.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Ray M. Cole, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ray M. Cole, 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 Cole and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.