(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Carroll Garland (ASN: 0-24892), 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 as Deputy Director of Information and subsequently as Director of Information, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, from 1965 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Garland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
401st Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Carroll Garland (ASN: 0-24892), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Squadron of the 401st Bombardment Group, 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
401st Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Carroll Garland (ASN: 0-24892), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer of a Bombardment Squadron of the 401st Bombardment Group, 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelDivision:
Strategic Air CommandAction Date:
1950 – 1954
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Carroll Garland (ASN: 0-24892), 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 with Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, from 1950 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Garland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
1st Strategic Aerospace DivisionAction Date:
1969 – 1972
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Carroll Garland (ASN: 0-24892), 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, culminating as Commanding General, 1st Strategic Aerospace Division, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Garland 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.