(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Walter Hale Frank (ASN: 0-2871), 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, Air Service Command, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Frank 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 Army.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
Service CommandDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
July 1942 – July 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 76 (September 22, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Walter Hale Frank (ASN: 0-2871), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General EIGHTH Air Force Service Command, from July 1942 to July 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Frank and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.