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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) James McCormack, Jr. (AFSN: 17981A), United States Army, 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 from 1945 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCormack 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

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    XII Army Group

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) James McCormack, Jr. (AFSN: 17981A), United States Army, 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, TWELFTH Army Group, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McCormack 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:

    1947 – 1951
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 80 (December 13, 1951)

    (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 James McCormack, Jr. (AFSN: 17981A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Director of the Division of Military Application of the Atomic Energy Commission, from 1947 to 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCormack and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.