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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Willis Suarez, 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 Vice Commander of the Central Air Defense Force with headquarters at Grandview Air Force Base, Grandview, Missouri, from 1954 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Suarez and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Army Air Forces Training Command

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Edward Willis Suarez, 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, U.S. Army Air Forces Training Command, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Suarez 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1959 – 1962
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-85 (September 27, 1962)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Edward Willis Suarez (AFSN: 633A), 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, SIXTH Allied Tactical Air Forces of Southeastern Europe from 1959 to 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Suarez 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.