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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Homer LeRoy Sanders (ASN: 0-17412), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane of the 51st Fighter Group, TENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, on 25 October 1942. On that date Colonel Sanders destroyed two enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Sanders, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    51st Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    10th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Homer LeRoy Sanders, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Fighter Pilot with the 51st Fighter Squadron, TENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations; and subsequently with the Eight Fighter Command, EIGHTH Air Force, in action in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Homer LeRoy Sanders, 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 Sanders and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.