Elliott Vandevanter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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Elliott Vandevanter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
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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 First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Elliott Vandevanter (ASN: 0-21989), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Far East Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Vandevanter, 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.
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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) Elliott Vandevanter (ASN: 0-21989), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Bomber in the 385th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Vandevanter, 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.