The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General [then Brigadier General] St. Clair Streett (ASN: 0-6919), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Theater Group, Operations Division, War Department General Staff. To the highest degree General Streett displayed initiative, keen foresight, sound judgment, administrative and executive ability, and strategical acumen in the treatment of the many intricate and complicated problems incident to the initial organization and subsequent operation of the Theater Group. The efficiency of General Streett was outstanding throughout his tenure as Chief of the Theater Group which exercised general staff control over all theaters of operation, as well as defense commands, in such manner as to contribute in great measure to the efficacious implementation of War Department operational plans and the successful prosecution of the war. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Streett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General St. Clair Streett (ASN: 0-6919), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the THIRTEENTH Air Force during the period from June 1944 to February 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Streett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General St. Clair Streett (ASN: 0-6919), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the THIRTEENTH Air Force in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations from February to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Streett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.