(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edward Joseph Campbell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander and subsequently as Commander, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing, from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Campbell 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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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantRegiment:
41st Fighter WingAction Date:
Korean War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Edward Joseph Campbell, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 41st Fighter Wing, during 100 combat air missions over Korea from 1951 to 1952. 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 United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edward Joseph Campbell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commander, Quality Assurance, Air Force Logistics Command, from 1976 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Campbell 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
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Edward Joseph Campbell, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, SIXTEENTH Air Force, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Campbell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.