After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Roy Lynn transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

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After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Roy Lynn transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roy H. Lynn (AFSN: 492A), 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 Lynn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roy H. Lynn (AFSN: 492A), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lynn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Roy H. Lynn (AFSN: 492A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Lynn culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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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 Major General Roy H. Lynn (AFSN: 492A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Japan Air Defense Force; and subsequently as Commander of the FIFTH Air Force in Japan from 13 March 1953 through 20 August 1955 . The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Lynn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.