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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 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Roscoe Charles Wilson, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Chief of Staff/Research and Technology, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. from 1 July 1958 to 30 November 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Wilson 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Roscoe Charles Wilson, 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 from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    316th Bombardment Wing

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Roscoe Charles Wilson, United States Army Air Forces, 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 Chief of Staff, 316th Bombardment Wing, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    3d Air Force

    Action Date:

    1954 – 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roscoe Charles Wilson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, THIRD Air Force, from 1954 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wilson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.