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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Leighton Ira Davis, 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 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, from 1939 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1943
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Leighton Ira Davis, 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 in 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Davis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1968

    (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 to Lieutenant General Leighton Ira Davis, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1964 to 1968 as Commanding General, National Range Division, Air Force Service Command. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Davis 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.