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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Paul Doyle (AFSN: 274A), 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, culminating as Director of Transportation, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1952 to 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Doyle 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

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    42d Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Paul Doyle (AFSN: 274A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 42d Bombardment Wing during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    42d Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Paul Doyle (AFSN: 274A), 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 as Commanding General, 42d Bombardment Wing, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Doyle 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1949 – 1952
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 36 (August 22, 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General John Paul Doyle (AFSN: 274A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Far East Air Materiel Command, Tokyo, Japan, from 1949 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Doyle and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.