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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    V Interceptor Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Force

    Action Date:

    December 8, 1941

    Headquarters, V Interceptor Command, General Orders No. 5 (March 15, 1942)

    (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 Private First Class Earl K. Akers (ASN: 6146927), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 5th Interceptor Command, Far East Air Force, in aerial operations in the Philippine Islands, on 8 December 1941. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Akers, 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.