(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Don Richard Ostrander (AFSN: FR-1343), 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 while serving with the Ordnance Section, Headquarters, 8th Fighter Command, in the European Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Ostrander and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Don Richard Ostrander (AFSN: FR-1343), 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 as Deputy Commander for Resources, Headquarters, Aerospace Research and Development Command, from 1957 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ostrander 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
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United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
September 21, 1962 – October 15, 1965
Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB285 (1965)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Don Richard Ostrander (AFSN: FR-1343), 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 Office of Aerospace Research, Washington, D.C. during the period 12 September 1962 through 15 October 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ostrander 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Don Richard Ostrander (AFSN: FR-1343), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Ostrander and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.